Cherokee Word of the Day: meal/food
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ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᏗ
a-li-s-da-yv-di
"meal/food"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-li-s-da-yv-di (ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᏗ) means meal/food in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-li-s-da-yv-di. Emphasis is usually balanced across the syllables.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᏗ ᎣᏍᏓ
English: "The meal is good."
Cultural Context
This word encompasses the entire concept of prepared food and the act of dining.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #215 — meal/food
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