Cherokee Word of the Day: job / career
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ᏚᎸᏫᏍᏓᏁᎲ
du-lv-wi-s-da-ne-hv
"job / career"
What It Means
The Cherokee word du-lv-wi-s-da-ne-hv (ᏚᎸᏫᏍᏓᏁᎲ) means job / career in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as du-lv-wi-s-da-ne-hv. The 'hv' at the end is a nasalized 'huh' sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎦᏙ ᎤᏍᏗ ᏚᎸᏫᏍᏓᏁᎲ?
English: "What is his/her job?"
Cultural Context
The Cherokee Nation is one of the largest employers in Northeastern Oklahoma.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #251 — job / career
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