Detailed Entry Information

English:turkeys

Lenape:chikënëmuk [na]

Sample Sentences

English:Nine turkeys.

Lenape:Pèshkunk chikënëmuk.

English:Turkeys eat corn.

Lenape:Chikënëmuk michuwàk xàskwim.

Comments

/wà/ is realized as /u/ when preceded by /m/.

Analysis

Form:

chikënëmuk

Structure:

chikënëmw-ak

Meaning:

turkey-pl.anim