Cherokee Word of the Day: road / path
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ᎦᏅᏅ
ga-nv-nv
"road / path"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ga-nv-nv (ᎦᏅᏅ) means road / path in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ga-nv-nv. Both 'nv' syllables are nasalized, similar to 'nun' without the final 'n'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎦᏅᏅ ᎦᏅᎯᏓ.
English: "The road is long."
Cultural Context
Pathways and roads have historical significance in connecting the seven original Cherokee clans.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #254 — road / path
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