Cherokee Word of the Day: River
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ᎤᏪᏴᎢ
u-we-yv-i
"River"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-we-yv-i (ᎤᏪᏴᎢ) means River in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-we-yv-i. The 'yv' is a nasal vowel sound like in 'young'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏪᏴᎢ ᏥᎦᏘ.
English: "I am going to the river."
Cultural Context
'Going to the water' is a traditional ritual performed in a river for purification and health.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #133 — River
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