Cherokee Word of the Day: song
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ᎧᏃᎩᏍᏗ
ka-no-gi-s-di
"song"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ka-no-gi-s-di (ᎧᏃᎩᏍᏗ) means song in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ka-no-gi-s-di. The 'ka' syllable is aspirated, meaning a small puff of air follows the 'k' sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎯᏛᎦᏅ ᎧᏃᎩᏍᏗ.
English: "Listen to the song."
Cultural Context
Songs are often used as medicine or to recount historical events and spiritual truths.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #305 — song
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