Cherokee Word of the Day: He/she is eating
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ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᎲᏍᎦ
ah-lee-sdah-yv-hv-skah
"He/she is eating"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ah-lee-sdah-yv-hv-skah (ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᎲᏍᎦ) means He/she is eating in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ah-lee-sdah-yv-hv-skah. Notice the nasal 'v' in the middle of this long word.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᎲᏍᎦ.
English: "He/she is eating."
Cultural Context
Food sharing is a common way to build community and show hospitality.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #24 — He/she is eating
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