Detailed Entry Information

English:man (deceased); man (obviative)

Lenape:lënuwa [na]

Sample Sentences

English:He followed the other man as he walked down the road.

Lenape:Nòòlao nèl takok lënuwa ènta pëmëskat tëmakànink.

English:He was a great man.

Lenape:Ahìnu naka lënuwa.

Comments

/w/ is inserted as a transition sound between /u/ and /a/.
Note: The absentative (for deceased persons) and the obviative (to distinguish two third persons) are homophonous. The intended meaning must be determined from context.

Analysis

Form:

lënuwa

Structure:

lënu-a

Meaning:

man-abs OR man-obv