Cherokee Word of the Day: road
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ᏅᏅ
nv-nv
"road"
What It Means
The Cherokee word nv-nv (ᏅᏅ) means road in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as nv-nv. Both syllables are nasalized; think of the 'un' in 'onion' without the 'n' touching the roof of your mouth.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏅᏅ ᎠᎩᏍᏗ.
English: "I am on the road."
Cultural Context
This can refer to a physical road or a spiritual/metaphorical path in life.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #325 — road
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