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Lenape Talking Dictionary
By English WORD or PHRASE
By Lenape WORD or PHRASE
Detailed Entry Information
English:
I know (something) well; I understand; I know
Lenape:
nuli watu [via]
Comments
/ë/ is inserted as a transition sound between /n/ and /w/.
The resulting /ëwë/ sequence is realized as /u/.
Analysis
Form:
nuliwatu
Structure:
n-wëli-watu
Meaning:
1-well-know