Cherokee Word of the Day: my grandmother (maternal)
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ᎠᎩᎵᏏ
a-gi-li-si
"my grandmother (maternal)"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-gi-li-si (ᎠᎩᎵᏏ) means my grandmother (maternal) in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-gi-li-si. The 'si' is pronounced like 'see'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎩᎵᏏ ᎠᎵᎮᎵᎩ.
English: "My grandmother is happy."
Cultural Context
Grandmothers (elisi) are central figures in Cherokee families, passing down clan knowledge and language.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #46 — my grandmother (maternal)
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