Detailed Entry Information

English:I have him; have her (such as a pet)

Lenape:nulhala [vta]

Sample Sentences

English:I own a bow.

Lenape:Nulhala hatapi.

English:I have a bird.

Lenape:Nulhala chulëns.

English:I have two dogs.

Lenape:Nulhala nisha mwekaneyok.

English:I only have one.

Lenape:Kwëti shëk ni nulhala.

Historical Example

noolhaalë [1760] to have

Comments

/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /n/ and /w/.
The resulting /ëwë/ sequence is realized as /u/.
/w/ is elided in final position after a vowel.

Analysis

Form:

nulhala

Structure:

n-wëlhal-a-w

Meaning:

1-have-dir-3