Cherokee Word of the Day: Rainbow
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ᎤᏅᏆᎳᏓ
u-nv-qua-la-da
"Rainbow"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-nv-qua-la-da (ᎤᏅᏆᎳᏓ) means Rainbow in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-nv-qua-la-da. 'Qua' sounds like 'kwa' in 'quality'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏅᏆᎳᏓ ᏥᎪᏩᏘᎭ.
English: "I see a rainbow."
Cultural Context
A rainbow is often seen as a sign of balance returning to nature after a storm.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #144 — Rainbow
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