Detailed Entry Information

English:I hear; I understand

Lenape:mpëntàm

Sample Sentences

English:I hear something.

Lenape:Kèku mpëntàm.

Historical Example

mpentam [1760] I heard

Comments

/n/ assimilates to /p/ and is realized as /m/.

Analysis

Form:

mpëntàm

Structure:

n-pëntàm

Meaning:

1-hear.it