Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she is leaving
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ᏓᎵᎩᏍᎩ
da-li-gi-s-gi
"he/she is leaving"
What It Means
The Cherokee word da-li-gi-s-gi (ᏓᎵᎩᏍᎩ) means he/she is leaving in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as da-li-gi-s-gi. The 'li' is short like 'lee'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏓᎵᎩᏍᎩ ᎪᎯ ᎢᎦ.
English: "He is leaving today."
Cultural Context
Departing often involves specific goodbyes that imply seeing each other again.
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