Cherokee Word of the Day: Tree

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 tlu-gv (ᏡᎬ) means Tree in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as tlu-gv. The 'tl' sound is made by placing the tongue behind the teeth.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎯᎠ ᏡᎬ ᎡᏆ.

English: "This tree is big."

Cultural Context

Trees provide wood for traditional stomp dance fires and materials for basketry.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #135 — Tree

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