Detailed Entry Information

English:they picked up the little one

Lenape:wètënatiwao [vta]

Comments

The expected underlying form is given above, but its realization is uncertain.
The /wwa/ sequence seemingly is realized as /wa/, and the remaining /wa/ sequence is realized as /o/.

Analysis

Form:

wètënatiwao

Structure:

w-wètën-a-ti-w-waw-a

Meaning:

3-pick.up-dir-dim-3-3pl