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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:Thank you!; Thanks!
Lenape:wanìshi [part]

Sample Sentences

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English:Oh, I am thankful that you came.
Lenape:E, wanìshi ktìli pan.

Historical Example

anischi [1755] I thank you
arnishee [1824]

Comments

The regular answer to Wanìshi is Yuh! which is about like saying OK in English.

Note: although currently used much like the English expression, it was traditionally less common to express special thanks for ordinary courtesies, which were exchanged as a matter of course.

Analysis

Form:
wanìshi
Structure:
wanìshi
Meaning:
thank.you