Cherokee Word of the Day: to help / assistance
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ᎠᎵᏍᏕᎸᏗ
ah-lee-stay-luh-dee
"to help / assistance"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ah-lee-stay-luh-dee (ᎠᎵᏍᏕᎸᏗ) means to help / assistance in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ah-lee-stay-luh-dee. The 'stay' syllable sounds like the English word 'stay'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎵᏍᏕᎸᏗ ᎠᎩᏚᎵᎭ.
English: "I want help."
Cultural Context
Helping others is a primary social duty in Cherokee culture, often organized through clans.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #234 — to help / assistance
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