Cherokee Word of the Day: wise
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ᎤᎦᏙᎲᏍᏗ
u-ga-do-hv-s-di
"wise"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-ga-do-hv-s-di (ᎤᎦᏙᎲᏍᏗ) means wise in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-ga-do-hv-s-di. The 'hv' sound is like a short 'huh' sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᎦᏙᎲᏍᏗ ᎤᏓᏕᏲᎲᏍᎩ.
English: "A wise teacher."
Cultural Context
Wisdom is seen as the culmination of experience and the ability to see the truth in all situations.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #357 — wise
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