Detailed Entry Information

English:his grandfather

Lenape:mëxumsa [na]

Sample Sentences

English:That deceased one was my grandfather.

Lenape:Muxumsa mah naka.

Comments

/w/ is elided before /m/.
Unstressed /ë/ is elided.

Analysis

Form:

muxumsa

Structure:

w-muxumës-a

Meaning:

3-grandfather-obv