Detailed Entry Information

English:he drinks

Lenape:mëne [via]

Sample Sentences

English:He might want to drink some water.

Lenape:Kahta èt mpi mëne.

Historical Example

menneu [1760] he drinks

Comments

/w/ is elided in final position after a vowel.

Analysis

Form:

mëne

Structure:

mëne-w

Meaning:

drink-3