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Day 49
ᎤᏁᎦ

white

u-ne-ga

Cherokee Word of the Day: white

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ᎤᏁᎦ

u-ne-ga

"white"

What It Means

The Cherokee word u-ne-ga (ᎤᏁᎦ) means white in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as u-ne-ga. The 'u' is like the 'oo' in 'food'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎤᏁᎦ ᏪᏌ.

English: "A white cat."

Cultural Context

White is the color for the South/peace and is often used in ceremonies to represent purity and new beginnings.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #49 — white

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