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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:when he stuck his head in
Lenape:sakhùkwèt (w. enta) [via]

Sample Sentences

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English:He stuck his head in the door.
Lenape:Pe sakhukwèt skonteyunk.

Comments

/e/ is laxed in a closed syllable.

Analysis

Form:
enta sakhùkwèt
Structure:
enta sakhùkwe-t
Meaning:
when stick.head-3conj