Cherokee Word of the Day: the Cherokee people
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.
ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ
ah-nee-yuh-wee-yah
"the Cherokee people"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ah-nee-yuh-wee-yah (ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ) means the Cherokee people in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ah-nee-yuh-wee-yah. The 'yuh' syllable is short and neutral, like the 'u' in 'up'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ ᎠᏂᏬᏂᎭ.
English: "The Cherokee people are speaking."
Cultural Context
This is the traditional name for Cherokees, meaning 'The Principal People' or 'The Real People'.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #232 — the Cherokee people
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