Cherokee Word of the Day: student
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ᎠᏕᎶᏆᏍᎩ
a-de-lo-quas-gi
"student"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-de-lo-quas-gi (ᎠᏕᎶᏆᏍᎩ) means student in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-de-lo-quas-gi. The 'quas' syllable sounds like 'kwas'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏕᎶᏆᏍᎩ ᎠᎩᏍᏆᏓ.
English: "The student is finished."
Cultural Context
This word literally translates to 'one who is learning.'
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Cherokee Word of the Day #243 — student
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