Cherokee Word of the Day: big

Welcome to the Osiyo.net Cherokee Word of the Day series! Each day we teach you a new Cherokee word — in the Cherokee syllabary, with phonetic pronunciation, meaning, and cultural context.

What It Means

The Cherokee word e-qua (ᎡᏆ) means big in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as e-qua. The 'qu' sound is similar to the 'gw' in 'Gwen'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎡᏆ ᏐᏈᎵ.

English: "A big horse."

Cultural Context

In Cherokee cosmology, the concept of size often relates to the importance or spiritual presence of a being in the natural world.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #341 — big

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