Cherokee Word of the Day: together / we are gathering
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ᎢᏓᏠᎯᎲ
ee-dah-tloh-hee-huh-v
"together / we are gathering"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ee-dah-tloh-hee-huh-v (ᎢᏓᏠᎯᎲ) means together / we are gathering in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ee-dah-tloh-hee-huh-v. The 'tloh' syllable rhymes with 'glow' but starts with the 'tl' lateral sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎢᏓᏠᎯᎲ ᎢᏓᏓᏅᏘ.
English: "Together we are kind."
Cultural Context
Being 'together' signifies unity and collective strength in the tribe.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #240 — together / we are gathering
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