Cherokee Word of the Day: my sibling (opposite sex)
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ᎠᎩᏙ
a-gi-do
"my sibling (opposite sex)"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-gi-do (ᎠᎩᏙ) means my sibling (opposite sex) in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-gi-do. The 'o' is a long sound like 'boat'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎩᏙ ᎠᎹ ᎠᏗᏔᏍᏗ.
English: "My sister/brother drinks water."
Cultural Context
This term refers to a female's brother or a male's sister.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #39 — my sibling (opposite sex)
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