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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
he talks foolish
Lenape:
kpëchewtunhen [via]
Comments
The suffix /-ne/ is realized as /-n/ in final position.
Note: subordinative forms are triggered by words such as /na/ "then."
Analysis
Form:
kpëchewtunhen
Structure:
kpëchew-tun-he-ne
Meaning:
foolish-mouth-vb-3subord