Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she is sleeping
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ᎦᎵᎭ
ga-li-ha
"he/she is sleeping"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ga-li-ha (ᎦᎵᎭ) means he/she is sleeping in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ga-li-ha. The 'h' in 'ha' is fully breathed out.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎩᏟ ᎦᎵᎭ.
English: "The dog is sleeping."
Cultural Context
Sleep and dreams are sometimes seen as a time when the spirit can travel or receive messages.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #45 — he/she is sleeping
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