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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:rather than; more than
Lenape:nawènahta [part]

Sample Sentences

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English:The girl is prettier than the woman.
Lenape:Na xkwechëch alëwi wëlësu nawènahta na xkwe.
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English:He wants more than I want.
Lenape:Kahtatàm xaheli kèku nawènahta ni.
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English:He wants less than I want.
Lenape:Kahtatàm kèxiti nawènahta ni.

Analysis

Form:
nawènahta
Structure:
nawènahta
Meaning:
rather.than