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Day 346
ᎤᏪᏘ

old

u-we-ti

Cherokee Word of the Day: old

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ᎤᏪᏘ

u-we-ti

"old"

What It Means

The Cherokee word u-we-ti (ᎤᏪᏘ) means old in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as u-we-ti. The 'ti' sounds like the 'tee' in 'teeth'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎤᏪᏘ ᏗᎪᏪᎵ.

English: "An old book."

Cultural Context

This term for 'old' is used for objects. There is a different, more respectful word used for people.

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