Cherokee Word of the Day: blessing
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ᎠᏓᏙᎵᏍᏛ
a-da-do-li-s-dv
"blessing"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-da-do-li-s-dv (ᎠᏓᏙᎵᏍᏛ) means blessing in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-da-do-li-s-dv. The final 'dv' is a short, nasalized 'd-uh' sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏓᏙᎵᏍᏛ ᎭᏛᎦ.
English: "Hear the blessing."
Cultural Context
A blessing (adadolisdv) can be a spoken word or a spiritual state of being.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #317 — blessing
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