Cherokee Word of the Day: house
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ᎦᎵᏦᏕ
gah-lee-tso-day
"house"
What It Means
The Cherokee word gah-lee-tso-day (ᎦᎵᏦᏕ) means house in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as gah-lee-tso-day. The 'li' is short and high like 'lee' and the 'tso' is pronounced like 'cho' in 'choke'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎦᎵᏦᏕ ᏥᎪᏩᏘ
English: "I see the house."
Cultural Context
Traditional Cherokee houses were constructed using a wattle and daub method before the adoption of log cabins in the 18th century.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #181 — house
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