Cherokee Word of the Day: bee

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 wa-du-li-si (ᏩᏚᎵᏏ) means bee in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as wa-du-li-si. The 'si' sounds like 'see'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏩᏚᎵᏏ ᏩᏓᏛ ᏓᏁᎳ

English: "Bees live in the hive."

Cultural Context

Honey was a valued sweetener after bees were introduced to the Americas.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #173 — bee

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