Cherokee Word of the Day: Earth

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 ga-do-hi (ᎦᏙᎯ) means Earth in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as ga-do-hi. 'Hi' sounds like 'hee' at the end.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎦᏙᎯ ᎡᎶᎯ.

English: "The earth is the world."

Cultural Context

Cherokee philosophy emphasizes being a good steward of the land or 'earth'.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #139 — Earth

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