Cherokee Word of the Day: bowl/dish
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ᎤᎿᏩ
u-hna-wa
"bowl/dish"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-hna-wa (ᎤᎿᏩ) means bowl/dish in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-hna-wa. There is a slight breath of air (h) before the 'na' sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᎿᏩ ᎦᏓᎭ
English: "The bowl is dirty."
Cultural Context
Hand-coiled pottery was the traditional way to make bowls for storage and eating.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #218 — bowl/dish
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