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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:in your pocket
Lenape:kpàkìtëmink [ni]

Comments

/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /m/ and /n/.
The inserted sound is raised to /i/ before /n/ in a closed syllable.

Analysis

Form:
kpàkìtëmink
Structure:
k-pàkìt-ëm-nk
Meaning:
2-pocket-poss-loc