Cherokee Word of the Day: neighbor
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ᎾᎥ ᎢᏁᎯ
nah-uh ee-nay-hee
"neighbor"
What It Means
The Cherokee word nah-uh ee-nay-hee (ᎾᎥ ᎢᏁᎯ) means neighbor in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as nah-uh ee-nay-hee. Pronounce 'nah-uh' as two distinct syllables with a slight breath between them.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎾᎥ ᎢᏁᎯ ᎣᏏᏳ ᎢᏳᏛᏁᎵᏓᏍᏗ.
English: "The neighbor is a good person."
Cultural Context
This term literally translates to 'one who lives nearby' and implies a relationship of mutual aid.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #222 — neighbor
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