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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
he is lying down
Lenape:
shenkixin [via]
Sample Sentences
English:
The dog is lying under the table.
Lenape:
Na mwekane shenkixin èkwi èhèntalipwinkink.
English:
The cat is lying down.
Lenape:
Shenkixin na pushis.
Comments
/w/ is elided in final position after consonants other than /k/ or /h/.
Analysis
Form:
shenkixin
Structure:
shenkixin-w
Meaning:
lie.down-3