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Lenape Talking Dictionary

By English WORD or PHRASE

By Lenape WORD or PHRASE

Detailed Entry Information

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English:I am hungry
Lenape:nkatupwi [via]

Sample Sentences

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English:I am hungry and I want to eat.
Lenape:Nkatupwi, nkata mitsi.
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English:I am already cold and hungry.
Lenape:Mèchi ta ni ntahkochi òk nkatupwi.

Historical Example

ngattoopui [1760] I am hungry
Ngótoopwee [1824] I am hungry

Analysis

Form:
nkatupwi
Structure:
n-katupwi
Meaning:
1-be.hungry