Cherokee Word of the Day: Mother

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 ay-tsee (ᎡᏥ) means Mother in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as ay-tsee. The 'e' sounds like the 'a' in 'pay'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎡᏥ ᎣᏏᏲ.

English: "Hello mother."

Cultural Context

Cherokee society is historically matrilineal, meaning family lines and clans are passed through the mother.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #5 — Mother

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