Cherokee Word of the Day: Creek
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ᎤᏪᏴᎤᏍᏗ
u-we-yv-u-s-di
"Creek"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-we-yv-u-s-di (ᎤᏪᏴᎤᏍᏗ) means Creek in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-we-yv-u-s-di. 'S-di' sounds like 'stee' at the end.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏪᏴᎤᏍᏗ ᎦᏃᎦ.
English: "The creek is flowing."
Cultural Context
Small creeks provide water for gardens and are home to crawfish, a traditional food.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #147 — Creek
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