Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she is angry
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ᎤᎿᎸᎯ
u-hna-lv-hi
"he/she is angry"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-hna-lv-hi (ᎤᎿᎸᎯ) means he/she is angry in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-hna-lv-hi. The 'hna' has a breathy 'h' sound before the 'n'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᎿᎸᎯ ᏥᏍᏚ.
English: "The rabbit is angry."
Cultural Context
Cherokee culture generally emphasizes emotional balance and conflict resolution.
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