Cherokee Word of the Day: teacher
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ᏗᏕᏲᎲᏍᎩ
di-de-yoh-v-s-gi
"teacher"
What It Means
The Cherokee word di-de-yoh-v-s-gi (ᏗᏕᏲᎲᏍᎩ) means teacher in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as di-de-yoh-v-s-gi. The 'v' is a nasalized vowel, similar to the 'u' in 'uncle'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏗᏕᏲᎲᏍᎩ ᎣᏏ ᏄᏓᏅᏔ.
English: "The teacher is kind."
Cultural Context
Teachers are highly respected in Cherokee culture for passing down both academic knowledge and traditional ways.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #242 — teacher
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