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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
it is hot (used for a thing, not for weather)
Lenape:
kshëte [vii]
Sample Sentences
English:
This meat is hot.
Lenape:
Kshëte yu wiyus.
English:
That dish is hot.
Lenape:
Kshëte në lokèns.
English:
That white dish is hot.
Lenape:
Kshëte në opënchu.
Historical Example
kschetteuch [1755] it is pretty warm
kschitteu [1770] it is hot
Comments
/w/ is elided in final position.
Analysis
Form:
kshëte
Structure:
kshëte-w
Meaning:
be.hot-3