Cherokee Word of the Day: shoes
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ᏗᎳᏑᎶ
dee-lah-soo-loh
"shoes"
What It Means
The Cherokee word dee-lah-soo-loh (ᏗᎳᏑᎶ) means shoes in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as dee-lah-soo-loh. Each syllable should be given equal weight: dee-lah-soo-loh.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎭᏢ ᏗᏆᎳᏑᎶ?
English: "Where are my shoes?"
Cultural Context
Cherokee moccasins were traditionally made from deer hide and were often characterized by a pucker-toe design.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #185 — shoes
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