Detailed Entry Information

English:I told you I was sick

Lenape:ktëlëlhàmp mpalsi [vta]

Comments

The MP segment /t/ is required to separate a prefix such as /k-/ from a root beginning with a vowel.
/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /h/ and /m/.
The past suffix /-pan/ is realized as /-p/ in final position after /-hm/.
/n/ assimilates to /p/ and is realized as /m/.

Analysis

Form:

ktëlëlhàmp mpalsi

Structure:

k-t-ël-ël-hm-pan n-palsi

Meaning:

2-MP-tell-1.agt-past 1-be.sick