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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
I sewed it
Lenape:
nkëlixamën [vti]
Sample Sentences
English:
I sewed my dress.
Lenape:
Nkëlixamën ntahèmpsëm.
Comments
/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /m/ and /n/.
Inanimate /-ne/ is realized as /-n/ in final position.
Analysis
Form:
nkëlixamën
Structure:
n-këlixam-ne
Meaning:
1-sew-inan