Cherokee Word of the Day: Blue
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ᏌᎪᏂᎨ
sah-goh-nee-gay
"Blue"
What It Means
The Cherokee word sah-goh-nee-gay (ᏌᎪᏂᎨ) means Blue in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as sah-goh-nee-gay. The 'ge' at the end sounds like 'gay'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏌᎪᏂᎨ ᎤᎦᎾᏮ.
English: "Blue sky."
Cultural Context
Blue is associated with the North and can sometimes represent defeat or trouble in color symbolism.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #25 — Blue
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