Cherokee Word of the Day: blue
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ᏌᎪᏂᎨᎢ
sa-ko-ni-ge-i
"blue"
What It Means
The Cherokee word sa-ko-ni-ge-i (ᏌᎪᏂᎨᎢ) means blue in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as sa-ko-ni-ge-i. The 'ge-i' ending is a quick transition between 'gay' and 'ee'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏌᎪᏂᎨᎢ ᎦᎸᎶᎢ.
English: "The sky is blue."
Cultural Context
Blue is traditionally associated with the North and sometimes represents defeat or trouble in older color symbolism.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #41 — blue
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