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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
you look good
Lenape:
kulsi [via]
Comments
/ë/ is inserted between /k/ and /w/; the resulting /ëwë/ sequence is realized as /u/.
Unstressed /ë/ of the verb root is elided.
Note: although the literal meaning is "you are good," the form is understood as referring to ones appearance.
Analysis
Form:
kulsi
Structure:
k-wël-ësi
Meaning:
2-good-vb