Cherokee Word of the Day: angry

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ᎤᏔᎳᏬᏍᎩ

u-ta-la-wo-s-gi

"angry"

What It Means

The Cherokee word u-ta-la-wo-s-gi (ᎤᏔᎳᏬᏍᎩ) means angry in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as u-ta-la-wo-s-gi. The 's' in the middle is very brief before the 'gi' (kee) sound.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎤᏔᎳᏬᏍᎩ ᏪᏌ.

English: "The cat is angry."

Cultural Context

Cherokee social norms traditionally emphasize emotional restraint and 'the middle way' to avoid anger.

Keep Learning Cherokee

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Cherokee Word of the Day #354 — angry

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