Cherokee Word of the Day: sharing / gift
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ᎤᏓᏁᎸ
oo-dah-nay-luh
"sharing / gift"
What It Means
The Cherokee word oo-dah-nay-luh (ᎤᏓᏁᎸ) means sharing / gift in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as oo-dah-nay-luh. The 'nay' sounds like the 'neigh' of a horse.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏓᏁᎸ ᎣᏏᏳ.
English: "Sharing is good."
Cultural Context
Sharing food and resources ensures that no one in the community goes without.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #239 — sharing / gift
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