Cherokee Word of the Day: Court
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ᏗᏓᏱᎵᏓᏍᏗ
dee-da-yee-lee-da-s-dee
"Court"
What It Means
The Cherokee word dee-da-yee-lee-da-s-dee (ᏗᏓᏱᎵᏓᏍᏗ) means Court in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as dee-da-yee-lee-da-s-dee. The 's' stands alone as a short hiss before the final 'dee'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏗᏓᏱᎵᏓᏍᏗ ᏫᏥᎦᏘ.
English: "I am going to court."
Cultural Context
The Cherokee Nation maintains its own judicial system including a District Court and a Supreme Court.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #266 — Court
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