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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
he weeps, cries; she weeps, cries
Lenape:
lëpàkw [via]
Sample Sentences
English:
That man is crying.
Lenape:
Lëpàkw na lënu.
Historical Example
Pack [1648] to weep
Comments
Note: /w/ in final position following /k/ is commonly devoiced, resulting in a barely audible whispered sound.
Analysis
Form:
lëpàkw
Structure:
lëpàk-w
Meaning:
cry-3