Cherokee Word of the Day: chair
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ᎦᏍᎩᎶ
gah-s-gee-loh
"chair"
What It Means
The Cherokee word gah-s-gee-loh (ᎦᏍᎩᎶ) means chair in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as gah-s-gee-loh. The 'gi' sounds like a hard 'g' plus 'ee' as in 'geese'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎦᏍᎩᎶ ᎯᏬᏓ
English: "Sit in the chair."
Cultural Context
Before modern furniture, woven mats and benches built into the walls of the house served as seating.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #194 — chair
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