Cherokee Word of the Day: speaker
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ᎦᏬᏂᏍᎩ
ga-wo-ni-s-gi
"speaker"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ga-wo-ni-s-gi (ᎦᏬᏂᏍᎩ) means speaker in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ga-wo-ni-s-gi. The 's-gi' is a quick sound, like the ending of 'whiskey'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏣᎳᎩ ᎦᏬᏂᏍᎩ ᎯᎠ.
English: "This is a Cherokee speaker."
Cultural Context
Fluent speakers are revered as cultural treasures and the bridge to the ancestors' wisdom.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #112 — speaker
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