Cherokee Word of the Day: drum
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ᎠᎭᏴᎳᏛᏗ
a-ha-yv-la-dv-di
"drum"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-ha-yv-la-dv-di (ᎠᎭᏴᎳᏛᏗ) means drum in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-ha-yv-la-dv-di. The 'yv' sound is a nasalized 'y' followed by a short 'u' sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎭᏴᎳᏛᏗ ᎤᏴᏓᏆ.
English: "The drum is loud."
Cultural Context
The drum is considered the heartbeat of the community and is used to lead ceremonial songs.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #306 — drum
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