Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she is dancing
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ᎠᎵᏍᎩᏍᎩ
a-li-s-gi-s-gi
"he/she is dancing"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-li-s-gi-s-gi (ᎠᎵᏍᎩᏍᎩ) means he/she is dancing in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-li-s-gi-s-gi. Pronounce both 's-gi' clusters clearly and quickly.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏂᏍᎦᏯ ᎠᏂᎵᏍᎩᏍᎩ.
English: "The men are dancing."
Cultural Context
Stomp dancing is a significant spiritual practice in the ceremonial grounds.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #114 — he/she is dancing
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