Cherokee Word of the Day: pencil / pen
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ᏗᎪᏪᎶᏗ
di-go-we-lo-di
"pencil / pen"
What It Means
The Cherokee word di-go-we-lo-di (ᏗᎪᏪᎶᏗ) means pencil / pen in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as di-go-we-lo-di. 'lo' rhymes with 'slow'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏗᎪᏪᎶᏗ ᎤᏂᎭ.
English: "They have pencils."
Cultural Context
This word refers to any instrument used for the purpose of writing.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #247 — pencil / pen
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