Cherokee Word of the Day: kind / generous
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ᎤᏓᎸᏘ
oo-dah-luh-tee
"kind / generous"
What It Means
The Cherokee word oo-dah-luh-tee (ᎤᏓᎸᏘ) means kind / generous in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as oo-dah-luh-tee. The 'luh' syllable is short and quick.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: Ꮎ ᎠᎨᏯ ᎤᏓᎸᏘ.
English: "That woman is kind."
Cultural Context
Generosity is highly valued; a person's status was historically measured by how much they gave away.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #237 — kind / generous
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