Cherokee Word of the Day: salt

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What It Means

The Cherokee word a-ma (ᎠᎹ) means salt in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as a-ma. Both syllables are short and even; do not emphasize one over the other.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎠᎹ ᏯᎩᎲᏏ

English: "Hand me the salt."

Cultural Context

The word for salt is the same as water; context at the dinner table clarifies which is meant.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #204 — salt

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