Cherokee Word of the Day: evening
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ᎤᏒᎯᏰᏱ
u-sv-hi-ye-yi
"evening"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-sv-hi-ye-yi (ᎤᏒᎯᏰᏱ) means evening in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-sv-hi-ye-yi. The 'hi' sounds like 'he' and 'yi' sounds like 'yea'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏒᎯᏰᏱ ᏓᏥᎷᏥ.
English: "I will arrive in the evening."
Cultural Context
Evening time is often when families gather to share stories and the day's events.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #284 — evening
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