Cherokee Word of the Day: Lightning
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ᎠᎾᎦᎵᏍᎩ
a-na-ga-li-s-gi
"Lightning"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-na-ga-li-s-gi (ᎠᎾᎦᎵᏍᎩ) means Lightning in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-na-ga-li-s-gi. Keep all 'a' sounds short like the 'a' in 'father'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎾᎦᎵᏍᎩ ᏥᎪᏩᏘᎭ.
English: "I see lightning."
Cultural Context
Lightning is considered a powerful natural force used as a tool for medicine men.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #128 — Lightning
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