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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
I try (to do it)
Lenape:
nkwëchilaihòsin [via]
Comments
Unstressed /ë/ is elided.
Note: This statment is most likely to be used in answer to a direct question.
Analysis
Form:
nkwëchilayhòsin
Structure:
n-kwëchi-ëlayhòsi-ne
Meaning:
1-try-do-inan