Cherokee Word of the Day: weather
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ᏕᎦᏃᎸᎥᏍᎬ
de-ga-no-lv-v-s-gv
"weather"
What It Means
The Cherokee word de-ga-no-lv-v-s-gv (ᏕᎦᏃᎸᎥᏍᎬ) means weather in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as de-ga-no-lv-v-s-gv. The double 'v' syllables indicate a long nasal sound at the end of the word.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎦᏙ ᎤᏍᏗ ᏕᎦᏃᎸᎥᏍᎬ?
English: "How is the weather?"
Cultural Context
Cherokee life was and is deeply connected to observing and respecting changes in weather.
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