Cherokee Word of the Day: I am sorry / I made a mistake
Welcome to the Osiyo.net Cherokee Word of the Day series! Each day we teach you a new Cherokee word — in the Cherokee syllabary, with phonetic pronunciation, meaning, and cultural context.
ᎠᏆᎵᏍᎦᏅᏒ
ah-gwah-lee-skah-nuh-suh
"I am sorry / I made a mistake"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ah-gwah-lee-skah-nuh-suh (ᎠᏆᎵᏍᎦᏅᏒ) means I am sorry / I made a mistake in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ah-gwah-lee-skah-nuh-suh. The 'gw' sound is blended together like in the word 'guava'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏆᎵᏍᎦᏅᏒ ᎤᏙᎯᏳ.
English: "I am truly sorry."
Cultural Context
Admitting a mistake is seen as an act of integrity and a step toward restoring harmony.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #226 — I am sorry / I made a mistake
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