Detailed Entry Information

English:they were; they exist (inan.); they are there

Lenape:hateyo [vii]

Sample Sentences

English:Many stones are there.

Lenape:Xaheli ahsëna hateyo.

Historical Example

hattewoll [1755] they are there

Comments

/wa/ is realized as /o/.

Analysis

Form:

hateyo

Structure:

hate-w-a

Meaning:

be.there-3-pl.inan