Cherokee Word of the Day: Tradition
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ᎢᏳᏛᏁᎵᏓᏍᏗ
ee-yoo-dv-nay-lee-da-s-dee
"Tradition"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ee-yoo-dv-nay-lee-da-s-dee (ᎢᏳᏛᏁᎵᏓᏍᏗ) means Tradition in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ee-yoo-dv-nay-lee-da-s-dee. Note the subtle difference between this and 'heritage' - the 'dv-nay' replaces 'da-lee'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎢᏳᏛᏁᎵᏓᏍᏗ ᏗᏗᏍᏆᏂᎪᏓ.
English: "Let's keep the traditions."
Cultural Context
Traditions include stomp dancing, basket weaving, and the preservation of the language.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #276 — Tradition
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