Cherokee Word of the Day: sacred fire
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ᎦᎸᏉᏗ ᎠᏥᎳ
ga-lv-quo-di a-tsi-la
"sacred fire"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ga-lv-quo-di a-tsi-la (ᎦᎸᏉᏗ ᎠᏥᎳ) means sacred fire in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ga-lv-quo-di a-tsi-la. Ensure a distinct pause between the two words 'galvquodi' and 'atsila'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎦᎸᏉᏗ ᎠᏥᎳ ᏓᏓᏩᎳᎩ.
English: "The sacred fire is burning."
Cultural Context
The Sacred Fire is kept perpetually burning in traditional stomp dance grounds.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #315 — sacred fire
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