Cherokee Word of the Day: phone
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ᏗᎦᏃᏣᎳᏗᏍᎩ
di-ga-no-tsa-la-di-s-gi
"phone"
What It Means
The Cherokee word di-ga-no-tsa-la-di-s-gi (ᏗᎦᏃᏣᎳᏗᏍᎩ) means phone in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as di-ga-no-tsa-la-di-s-gi. 'tsa' sounds like 'jah' or 'cha' depending on the speaker.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏗᎦᏃᏣᎳᏗᏍᎩ ᎦᏬᏂᎭ.
English: "The phone is ringing (talking)."
Cultural Context
Literally means 'the thing that spreads news or information.'
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Cherokee Word of the Day #257 — phone
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