Cherokee Word of the Day: work
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ᏗᎦᎸᏫᏍᏓᏁᏗ
di-ga-lv-wi-s-da-ne-di
"work"
What It Means
The Cherokee word di-ga-lv-wi-s-da-ne-di (ᏗᎦᎸᏫᏍᏓᏁᏗ) means work in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as di-ga-lv-wi-s-da-ne-di. Break it into chunks: di-ga-lv / wi-s-da / ne-di.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏗᎦᎸᏫᏍᏓᏁᏗ ᎠᎩᎭ.
English: "I have work."
Cultural Context
Traditional work often involved community cooperation, known as 'gadugi'.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #250 — work
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