Cherokee Word of the Day: window
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ᏦᎳᏅ
tso-lah-nuh
"window"
What It Means
The Cherokee word tso-lah-nuh (ᏦᎳᏅ) means window in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as tso-lah-nuh. The 'nv' at the end is a nasal 'uh' sound, almost like you are starting to say 'nun'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏦᎳᏅ ᏫᏖᎵᎦ
English: "Look out the window."
Cultural Context
The word tsolanv literally refers to an opening that allows for light or air to pass through.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #195 — window
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