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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:it is laid down
Lenape:shenkixën [vii]

Historical Example

schengichunk [1755] it lies

Comments

/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /x/ and /n/.
The inanimate suffix /-ne/ is realized as /-n/ in final position.

Analysis

Form:
shenkixën
Structure:
shenkix-ne
Meaning:
be.laid.down-3inan