Cherokee Word of the Day: dance
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ᎠᎵᏍᎩᏍᏗ
a-li-s-gi-s-di
"dance"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-li-s-gi-s-di (ᎠᎵᏍᎩᏍᏗ) means dance in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-li-s-gi-s-di. Focus on the 'gi' which sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏕᏓᎵᏍᎩᎠ.
English: "We are all dancing."
Cultural Context
Traditional dances are central to Cherokee community life and spiritual expression.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #304 — dance
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