Cherokee Word of the Day: happy
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ᎠᎵᎮᎵᎩ
a-li-he-li-gi
"happy"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-li-he-li-gi (ᎠᎵᎮᎵᎩ) means happy in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-li-he-li-gi. Keep the 'l' sounds light and the 'i' sounds sharp.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏆᎵᎮᎵᎩ ᎪᎯ ᎢᎦ.
English: "I am happy today."
Cultural Context
Sharing happiness (alihelitsvda) is viewed as a way to maintain community harmony.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #37 — happy
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