Cherokee Word of the Day: healer
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ᏗᏓᏅᏫᏍᎩ
di-da-nv-wi-s-gi
"healer"
What It Means
The Cherokee word di-da-nv-wi-s-gi (ᏗᏓᏅᏫᏍᎩ) means healer in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as di-da-nv-wi-s-gi. The 'wi' sounds like 'we' in English.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏗᏓᏅᏫᏍᎩ ᎠᏂ ᎡᏙᎭ.
English: "The healer is here."
Cultural Context
A healer or 'medicine person' is one who has studied for years to understand the plants and prayers.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #312 — healer
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