Cherokee Word of the Day: Winter

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-la (ᎪᎳ) means Winter in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as go-la. 'Go' sounds like 'ko' and 'la' is short.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎪᎳ ᎤᏴᏢ.

English: "Winter is cold."

Cultural Context

In traditional times, winter was a season for social indoor activities and making tools.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #132 — Winter

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