Cherokee Word of the Day: Treaty
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ᏓᏓᏁᏤᎸᎢ
da-da-nay-tsay-lv-ee
"Treaty"
What It Means
The Cherokee word da-da-nay-tsay-lv-ee (ᏓᏓᏁᏤᎸᎢ) means Treaty in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as da-da-nay-tsay-lv-ee. The 'tsay' sounds like the 'ts' in 'cats' followed by 'ay'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏓᏓᏁᏤᎸᎢ ᏚᏂᏃᏪᎳᏅᎢ.
English: "They signed the treaty."
Cultural Context
Treaties are legally binding agreements between sovereign nations; the Cherokee Nation has signed many with the US.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #264 — Treaty
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