Cherokee Word of the Day: sad
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ᎤᏲ ᎤᏓᏅᏔ
u-yo-u-da-nv-ta
"sad"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-yo-u-da-nv-ta (ᎤᏲ ᎤᏓᏅᏔ) means sad in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-yo-u-da-nv-ta. Treat 'u-da-nv-ta' as one continuous breath.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏲ ᎤᏓᏅᏔ ᎠᎨᏴ.
English: "The woman is sad."
Cultural Context
Literally translated, this phrase means 'his/her heart is bad/broken', showing the connection between emotion and the heart.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #353 — sad
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