Detailed Entry Information

English:The Northern Lights; Aurora Borealis

Lenape:kìshahtèk [ni]

Associated image for entry 'The Northern Lights; Aurora Borealis'

Comments

The root-final vowel is laxed in a closed syllable.

Analysis

Form:

kìshahtèk - "That which is illuminating"

Structure:

kìshahte-k

Meaning:

be.lighted-3conj