Cherokee Word of the Day: Bread

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 gah-doo (ᎦᏚ) means Bread in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as gah-doo. The 'u' sounds like the 'oo' in 'food'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎦᏚ ᎠᎩᏍᎦ.

English: "He is eating bread."

Cultural Context

Bread, especially bean bread or corn bread, is a staple of Cherokee cuisine.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #14 — Bread

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