Cherokee Word of the Day: winter

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What It Means

The Cherokee word go-la (ᎪᎳ) means winter in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as go-la. The word is short and simple: 'go-lah'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎪᎳ ᎤᏅᏥ.

English: "There is snow in winter."

Cultural Context

Winter is traditionally the time for storytelling and passing on clan histories.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #294 — winter

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