Detailed Entry Information

English:on my head

Lenape:nilink [ni]

English:I placed a mouse on my head. (from song sung by a cat)

Lenape:Pukwès nilink ntahëla.

/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /l/ and /n/.
/ë/ is raised to /i/ before /n/ in a closed syllable.

Form:

nilink

Structure:

n-il-nk

Meaning:

1-head-loc