Cherokee Word of the Day: spirit
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ᎠᏓᏅᏙ
a-da-nv-do
"spirit"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-da-nv-do (ᎠᏓᏅᏙ) means spirit in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-da-nv-do. The 'nv' syllable represents a nasalized 'v' sound, like the 'un' in the French word 'bon'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏆᏓᏅᏙ ᎤᎵᏂᎩᏗ.
English: "My spirit is strong."
Cultural Context
Cherokee belief emphasizes the connection between one's internal spirit (adanvdo) and the physical body.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #302 — spirit
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