Cherokee Word of the Day: beautiful
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.
ᎤᏬᏚᎯ
u-wo-du-hi
"beautiful"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-wo-du-hi (ᎤᏬᏚᎯ) means beautiful in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-wo-du-hi. Keep the 'hi' soft, like the 'he' in 'her'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏬᏚᎯ ᎠᎨᏳᏣ.
English: "A beautiful girl."
Cultural Context
Beauty in Cherokee culture is often associated with health, vitality, and proper behavior within the community.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #345 — beautiful
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