Cherokee Word of the Day: to eat
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ᎠᎩᏍᏗ
a-gi-s-di
"to eat"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-gi-s-di (ᎠᎩᏍᏗ) means to eat in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-gi-s-di. The 's' is a short, voiceless sound before the 'di'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏎᎷ ᎠᎩᏍᏗ ᎣᏏ.
English: "Eating corn is good."
Cultural Context
Communal eating is a core value in Cherokee life, symbolizing hospitality and kinship.
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