Cherokee Word of the Day: Fall
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ᎤᎳᎪᎲᏒ
u-la-go-hv-sv
"Fall"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-la-go-hv-sv (ᎤᎳᎪᎲᏒ) means Fall in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-la-go-hv-sv. The 'hv' syllable is a nasalized breathy sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᎳᎪᎲᏒ ᏥᎦᏘᏯ.
English: "I am waiting for fall."
Cultural Context
Fall is a time for harvesting and gathering nuts to prepare for winter.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #131 — Fall
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