Cherokee Word of the Day: love
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ᎠᏓᎨᏳᏗ
ah-dah-gay-yoo-dee
"love"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ah-dah-gay-yoo-dee (ᎠᏓᎨᏳᏗ) means love in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ah-dah-gay-yoo-dee. The 'gay' syllable is pronounced like the English word 'gay'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏓᎨᏳᏗ ᎦᎸᏉᏗᏳ.
English: "Love is sacred."
Cultural Context
Cherokee love (adageyudi) implies a deep caring and sense of responsibility for the other person.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #236 — love
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