Cherokee Word of the Day: today
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ᎪᎯ ᎢᎦ
go-hi i-ga
"today"
What It Means
The Cherokee word go-hi i-ga (ᎪᎯ ᎢᎦ) means today in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as go-hi i-ga. Maintain a clear break between the two words 'go-hi' and 'i-ga'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎪᎯ ᎢᎦ ᎣᏍᏓ ᎦᏃᎸᎥᏍᎦ.
English: "Today the weather is good."
Cultural Context
The phrase literally combines 'now' (gohi) and 'day' (iga).
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Cherokee Word of the Day #285 — today
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