Cherokee Word of the Day: Land

Welcome to the Osiyo.net Cherokee Word of the Day series! Each day we teach you a new Cherokee word — in the Cherokee syllabary, with phonetic pronunciation, meaning, and cultural context.

What It Means

The Cherokee word ga-da (ᎦᏓ) means Land in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as ga-da. Both vowels are short 'ah' sounds like in 'father'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎯᎠ ᎦᏓ ᏣᏤᎵᎦ.

English: "This land is yours."

Cultural Context

Connection to the land is a central pillar of Cherokee identity and spiritual practice.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #267 — Land

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