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Day 104
ᎤᏒᎢ

night

u-sv-i

Cherokee Word of the Day: night

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ᎤᏒᎢ

u-sv-i

"night"

What It Means

The Cherokee word u-sv-i (ᎤᏒᎢ) means night in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as u-sv-i. The ending 'i' should be distinct from the nasal 'v'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎤᏒᎢ ᎦᎵᎰᎢ.

English: "He sleeps at night."

Cultural Context

The night sky and constellations play a role in Cherokee legends and seasonal timing.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #104 — night

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