Cherokee Word of the Day: month

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What It Means

The Cherokee word si-nv-da (ᏏᏅᏓ) means month in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as si-nv-da. The 'si' sounds like 'see' and 'nv' is nasalized.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏏᏅᏓ ᎤᎶᏐᏅ.

English: "A month has passed."

Cultural Context

Months were traditionally calculated by the lunar cycle, with each moon having a specific name.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #289 — month

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