Cherokee Word of the Day: brave
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ᎤᏍᎦᏎᏗ
u-s-ga-se-di
"brave"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-s-ga-se-di (ᎤᏍᎦᏎᏗ) means brave in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-s-ga-se-di. The 'se' is like the 'se' in 'set'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏍᎦᏎᏗ ᎠᏫᏅ.
English: "A brave young man."
Cultural Context
This word carries a sense of 'awe-inspiring' or 'fierce', reflecting the traditional warrior ethics.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #356 — brave
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