Cherokee Word of the Day: History
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.
ᏄᎵᏍᏔᏅᎢ
noo-lee-sta-nv-ee
"History"
What It Means
The Cherokee word noo-lee-sta-nv-ee (ᏄᎵᏍᏔᏅᎢ) means History in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as noo-lee-sta-nv-ee. The 'nv' is a nasalized 'v' sound, similar to 'nuh'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏄᎵᏍᏔᏅᎢ ᎢᏗᎦᏔᎭ.
English: "We know the history."
Cultural Context
Cherokee history spans from ancient homelands in the Southeast to the Trail of Tears and rebuilding in Oklahoma.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #277 — History
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