Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she is eating a meal
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ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᎲᏍᎦ
a-li-s-da-yv-hv-s-ga
"he/she is eating a meal"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-li-s-da-yv-hv-s-ga (ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᎲᏍᎦ) means he/she is eating a meal in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-li-s-da-yv-hv-s-ga. Notice the slight difference between this and the word for 'cook' (starts with 'ali' instead of 'ada').
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏥᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᎲᏍᎦ
English: "I am eating a meal."
Cultural Context
This specific verb refers to the act of eating a full meal rather than just snacking.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #210 — he/she is eating a meal
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