Cherokee Word of the Day: young
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ᎤᏫᏅ
u-wi-nv
"young"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-wi-nv (ᎤᏫᏅ) means young in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-wi-nv. The 'wi' is like the 'wee' in 'week'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏫᏅ ᎠᏫ.
English: "A young deer."
Cultural Context
In a family context, this word can denote the youth of the household who are in their learning years.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #358 — young
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