Cherokee Word of the Day: Let us see each other again
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ᏙᎾᏓᎪᎲᎢ
doh-nah-dah-goh-hv-ee
"Let us see each other again"
What It Means
The Cherokee word doh-nah-dah-goh-hv-ee (ᏙᎾᏓᎪᎲᎢ) means Let us see each other again in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as doh-nah-dah-goh-hv-ee. Take your time with each syllable in this farewell.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏙᎾᏓᎪᎲᎢ ᏂᎦᏓ.
English: "Let us all see each other again."
Cultural Context
There is no word for 'goodbye' in Cherokee; instead, speakers say they will see each other again.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #30 — Let us see each other again
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