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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
he looks pleased
Lenape:
wëlelìntàmuwinakwsu [via]
Comments
/iw/ is realized as /u/.
Note: The root /wëlelìntàmu/ is an extended form of the standard root /wëlelìntàm/; /w/ is inserted as a transition sound.
Analysis
Form:
wëlelìntàmuwinakwsu
Structure:
wëlelìntàmu-i-nakw-ësi-w
Meaning:
be.satisfied-cnct-look-vb-3