Cherokee Word of the Day: My maternal grandmother
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ᎠᎩᎵᏏ
ah-gee-lee-see
"My maternal grandmother"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ah-gee-lee-see (ᎠᎩᎵᏏ) means My maternal grandmother in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ah-gee-lee-see. All 'i' characters in this word sound like 'ee'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎩᎵᏏ ᎤᏬᏚᎯ.
English: "My grandmother is beautiful."
Cultural Context
Grandmothers are the keepers of family history and traditions in the clan system.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #21 — My maternal grandmother
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