Cherokee Word of the Day: my father
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ᎠᎩᏙᏓ
a-gi-do-da
"my father"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-gi-do-da (ᎠᎩᏙᏓ) means my father in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-gi-do-da. The 'g' sound is often softer, somewhere between a 'g' and a 'k'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎩᏙᏓ ᎦᏚ ᎠᎩᏍᏗ.
English: "My father is eating bread."
Cultural Context
In traditional Cherokee society, the father's role was distinct from the mother's clan, often acting as a mentor to his children while the maternal uncle handled clan discipline.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #31 — my father
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