Cherokee Word of the Day: Stone

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What It Means

The Cherokee word nv-ya (ᏅᏯ) means Stone in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as nv-ya. 'Nv' is a nasal vowel; 'ya' sounds like 'yah'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏅᏯ ᎦᎨᎢ.

English: "The stone is heavy."

Cultural Context

River stones are heated and used in the 'asi' or sweat lodge to provide steam.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #138 — Stone

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