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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
I have said it
Lenape:
ntëluwenèp [vti]
Sample Sentences
English:
I said it long ago.
Lenape:
Lòmwe ntëluwenèp.
Comments
The past tense suffix /-pan/ is realized as /-p/ in final position.
/e/ of the inanimate suffix is laxed in a closed syllable.
Analysis
Form:
ntëluwenèp
Structure:
n-t-ëluwe-ne-pan
Meaning:
1-MP-say-inan-past