Detailed Entry Information

English:we are here (excl.)

Lenape:ntàpihëna [via]

Sample Sentences

English:We were there.

Lenape:Ika ntàpihëna. {DN}

Comments

/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /h/ and /m/.
/m/ is elided before /n/.
First person plural /-nan/ is realized as /-na/ in final position.

Analysis

Form:

ntàpihëna

Structure:

n-t-àpi-hm-nan

Meaning:

1-MP-be.here-MP-1.pl