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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
I feel well
Lenape:
nulamàlsi [via]
Sample Sentences
English:
I should feel well when I stop smoking.
Lenape:
Nulamàlsi a ènta ala hupoàn.
Historical Example
nolamalessi [1760] I feel well
Comments
/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /n/ and /w/.
The resulting /ëwë/ sequence is realized as /u/.
Analysis
Form:
nulamàlsi
Structure:
n-wël-amàlsi
Meaning:
1-well-feel