Detailed Entry Information

English:I have a headache; my head hurts

Lenape:nëwiline [via]

Historical Example

Nweeléénaa [1824] my head aches

Comments

/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /n/ and /w/.

Analysis

Form:

nëwiline

Structure:

n-wil-ine

Meaning:

1-head-ache