Cherokee Word of the Day: fish

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What It Means

The Cherokee word a-tsa-di (ᎠᏣᏗ) means fish in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as a-tsa-di. The 'tsa' syllable sounds similar to 'jah'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎠᏣᏗ ᏨᏍᏓ

English: "You cook fish."

Cultural Context

Fishing in local rivers and streams has always been an important traditional food source.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #207 — fish

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