Cherokee Word of the Day: moon
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ᏅᏓ ᎤᏒ ᎡᎯ
nv-da u-sv e-hi
"moon"
What It Means
The Cherokee word nv-da u-sv e-hi (ᏅᏓ ᎤᏒ ᎡᎯ) means moon in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as nv-da u-sv e-hi. Literally translates to 'luminary of the night'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏅᏓ ᎤᏒ ᎡᎯ ᏥᎪᏩᏘᎭ.
English: "I see the moon."
Cultural Context
The moon is often seen as a brother to the sun and governs the cycles of water and planting.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #296 — moon
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