Cherokee Word of the Day: red
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ᎩᎦᎨᎢ
gi-ga-ge-i
"red"
What It Means
The Cherokee word gi-ga-ge-i (ᎩᎦᎨᎢ) means red in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as gi-ga-ge-i. Each 'i' is pronounced like the 'ee' in 'see'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎩᎦᎨᎢ ᎦᏌᎴᏂ.
English: "A red coat."
Cultural Context
Red is a significant color in Cherokee culture, historically associated with success, power, and the direction East.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #35 — red
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