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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:I carry it; I hold it
Lenape:nkëlënëmën [vti]

Sample Sentences

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English:I am holding a stone in my hand.
Lenape:Nkëlënëmën ahsën.

Historical Example

ngellennemen [1760] I carry it in my hand

Comments

/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /m/ and /n/.
Inanimate /-ne/ is realized as /-n/ in final position.

Analysis

Form:
nkëlënëmën
Structure:
n-këlënëm-ne
Meaning:
1-carry.it-inan