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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
I know it well
Lenape:
nuli watun [vti]
Comments
/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /n/ and /w/.
The resulting /ëwë/ sequence is realized as /u/.
Inanimate /-ne/ is realized as /-n/ in final position.
Analysis
Form:
nuliwatun
Structure:
n-ëwëliwatu-ne
Meaning:
1-well-know-inan