Detailed Entry Information

English:I am grunting and groaning

Lenape:nëmëntàmwèlsi [via]

Comments

/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /n/ and /m/.

Analysis

Form:

nëmëntàmwèlsi

Structure:

n-mëntàm-wèlsi

Meaning:

1-groan-do.much