Cherokee Word of the Day: Cherokee Nation
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ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏰᎵ
tsa-la-gi a-ye-li
"Cherokee Nation"
What It Means
The Cherokee word tsa-la-gi a-ye-li (ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏰᎵ) means Cherokee Nation in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as tsa-la-gi a-ye-li. The 'v' sound in Cherokee is a nasalized 'u', like the 'un' in 'uncle' but without the 'n' sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏰᎵ ᏓᎩᎸᏫᏍᏓᏁᎰᎢ.
English: "I work for the Cherokee Nation."
Cultural Context
The Cherokee Nation is a sovereign tribal government based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, serving over 450,000 citizens.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #261 — Cherokee Nation
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