Cherokee Word of the Day: yes

Welcome to the Osiyo.net Cherokee Word of the Day series! Each day we teach you a new Cherokee word — in the Cherokee syllabary, with phonetic pronunciation, meaning, and cultural context.

ᎥᎥ

uh-uh

"yes"

What It Means

The Cherokee word uh-uh (ᎥᎥ) means yes in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as uh-uh. Pronounce this with a nasal quality, similar to the English grunt of agreement 'uh-huh' but shorter.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎥᎥ, ᏥᎦᏔᎭ.

English: "Yes, I know."

Cultural Context

The 'v' character in the Cherokee syllabary represents a nasalized 'u' sound, similar to the 'un' in the English word 'hung'.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #362 — yes

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