Cherokee Word of the Day: peace / health
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.
ᏅᏩᏙᎯᏯᏓ
nuh-wah-doh-hee-yah-dah
"peace / health"
What It Means
The Cherokee word nuh-wah-doh-hee-yah-dah (ᏅᏩᏙᎯᏯᏓ) means peace / health in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as nuh-wah-doh-hee-yah-dah. The first syllable 'nuh' is nasalized, similar to the 'un' in 'uncle'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏅᏩᏙᎯᏯᏓ ᎢᏨᏰᎳᏗᏙᎮᏍᏗ.
English: "May peace be with you all."
Cultural Context
This word encompasses peace, health, and a state of being in balance with the world.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #228 — peace / health
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