Cherokee Word of the Day: Heritage or Lineage
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.
ᎢᏳᏓᎵᏓᏍᏗ
ee-yoo-da-lee-da-s-dee
"Heritage or Lineage"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ee-yoo-da-lee-da-s-dee (ᎢᏳᏓᎵᏓᏍᏗ) means Heritage or Lineage in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ee-yoo-da-lee-da-s-dee. Keep the 'ee' sounds bright and the 'yoo' long.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏣᎳᎩ ᎢᏳᏓᎵᏓᏍᏗ ᏥᏰᎸᎢ.
English: "I value my Cherokee heritage."
Cultural Context
Cherokee heritage is traditionally matrilineal, meaning lineage is traced through the mother.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #275 — Heritage or Lineage
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