Cherokee Word of the Day: Red

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 gee-gah-gay-ee (ᎩᎦᎨᎢ) means Red in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as gee-gah-gay-ee. Emphasis is usually balanced across the syllables.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎩᎦᎨᎢ ᎦᏚ.

English: "Red bread."

Cultural Context

Red is one of the four sacred colors, often associated with the East and success.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #12 — Red

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