Cherokee Word of the Day: bird

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 tsi-s-qua (ᏥᏍᏆ) means bird in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as tsi-s-qua. The 's' is a quick hiss before the 'qua'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏥᏍᏆ ᏓᏂᏃᎩᎠ

English: "The birds are singing."

Cultural Context

This is the general term for all birds. Many birds have specific names based on their sound.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #167 — bird

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