Cherokee Word of the Day: morning
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ᎤᎩᏥᏍᎩ
u-gi-tsi-s-gi
"morning"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-gi-tsi-s-gi (ᎤᎩᏥᏍᎩ) means morning in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-gi-tsi-s-gi. The 'ts' sounds like the 'ts' in 'cats'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏏᏲ, ᎣᏏ ᎤᎩᏥᏍᎩ.
English: "Hello, good morning."
Cultural Context
Sunrise ceremonies are significant for greeting the new day and giving thanks.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #101 — morning
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