Cherokee Word of the Day: Vote or Ballot
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.
ᏑᏓᎴᎩ
soo-da-lay-gee
"Vote or Ballot"
What It Means
The Cherokee word soo-da-lay-gee (ᏑᏓᎴᎩ) means Vote or Ballot in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as soo-da-lay-gee. The 'g' in 'gee' is hard, like in 'geese'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏑᏓᎴᎩ ᏩᏓ.
English: "Cast a vote."
Cultural Context
Cherokee citizens participate in democratic elections to choose their leaders every four years.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #273 — Vote or Ballot
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