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English:when he says

Lenape:luwèt (w. enta) [via]

English:It is difficult when one wants to say something.

Lenape:Ahòt ènta awèn kèku kahta luwèt.

English:When he said that we thought we would help him.

Lenape:Enta në luwèt ntitehahëna wichëmawëna.

English:I was glad when she said that because I like her.

Lenape:Nulelìntàm ènta në luwèt èli nëwinkala.

Unstressed /ë/ is elided.
/e/ is laxed in a closed syllable.

Form:

enta luwèt

Structure:

enta ëluwe-t

Meaning:

when say-3.conj