Cherokee Word of the Day: bat
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ᏢᎺᎭ
tlv-me-ha
"bat"
What It Means
The Cherokee word tlv-me-ha (ᏢᎺᎭ) means bat in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as tlv-me-ha. The 'tlv' has a nasalized 'v' sound like 'un' in 'uncle'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏢᎺᎭ ᏒᏃᏱ ᎦᏘ
English: "The bat flies at night."
Cultural Context
Bats are often seen as unique creatures that bridge the gap between birds and land mammals.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #179 — bat
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