Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she is singing
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ᏕᎦᏃᎩ
de-ga-no-gi
"he/she is singing"
What It Means
The Cherokee word de-ga-no-gi (ᏕᎦᏃᎩ) means he/she is singing in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as de-ga-no-gi. The 'de' sounds like 'day'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎣᏏ ᏕᎦᏃᎩ.
English: "She sings well."
Cultural Context
Songs are used for healing, social dancing, and expressing tribal history.
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