Cherokee Word of the Day: Summer

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 go-gi (ᎪᎩ) means Summer in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as go-gi. The 'go' sounds more like 'ko'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎪᎩ ᎤᏗᎴᎩ.

English: "Summer is hot."

Cultural Context

Summer is the time for the Green Corn Ceremony, celebrating the first harvest.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #130 — Summer

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