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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
the way the little one looks
Lenape:
tëlinakwtitin [via]
Comments
The /ësi/ ending of the verb is modified to /ti/ by the diminutive suffix.
The third person subordinative suffix /-ne/ is realized as /-n/ in final position.
The form is an expression of endearment, usually spoken of a child.
Analysis
Form:
tëli nakwtitin
Structure:
tëli nakwësi-ti-ne
Meaning:
the.way look-dim-3subord