Cherokee Word of the Day: car

Welcome to the Osiyo.net Cherokee Word of the Day series! Each day we teach you a new Cherokee word — in the Cherokee syllabary, with phonetic pronunciation, meaning, and cultural context.

What It Means

The Cherokee word da-qua-le-lu (ᏓᏆᎴᎷ) means car in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as da-qua-le-lu. 'lu' sounds like the 'loo' in 'moon'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏓᏆᎴᎷ ᎤᏍᏗ.

English: "The car is small."

Cultural Context

This word originally meant 'wagon' or 'wheel' before automobiles existed.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #253 — car

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