Cherokee Word of the Day: Two

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.

What It Means

The Cherokee word tah-lee (ᏔᎵ) means Two in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as tah-lee. The 'i' ending is a high-pitched 'ee' sound.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏔᎵ ᏪᏌ.

English: "Two cats."

Cultural Context

The dual form is very important in Cherokee grammar, though here it is used as a simple count.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #4 — Two

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