Detailed Entry Information

English:it is fast

Lenape:kshihële {DN} [vii]

Historical Example

kschihilleuch [1760] it passes very quickly

Comments

The final /a/ of this verb mutates to /e/ before the third person suffix /-w/.
Note: Although identical in form to the animate verb, the difference in meaning is determined by context.

Analysis

Form:

kshihële

Structure:

kshihëla-w

Meaning:

be.fast-3