Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she is coming

Welcome to the Osiyo.net Cherokee Word of the Day series! Each day we teach you a new Cherokee word — in the Cherokee syllabary, with phonetic pronunciation, meaning, and cultural context.

What It Means

The Cherokee word ga-lu-gi (ᎦᎷᎩ) means he/she is coming in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as ga-lu-gi. The 'lu' sounds like the 'loo' in 'pool'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎠᏂ ᎦᎷᎩ.

English: "He is coming here."

Cultural Context

Visitors are traditionally welcomed with food and a place to rest.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #119 — he/she is coming

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