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Lenape Talking Dictionary

By English WORD or PHRASE

By Lenape WORD or PHRASE

Detailed Entry Information

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English:he weeps, cries; she weeps, cries
Lenape:lëpàkw [via]

Sample Sentences

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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