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Day 50
ᎬᎿᎨᎢ

black

gv-hna-ge-i

Cherokee Word of the Day: black

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ᎬᎿᎨᎢ

gv-hna-ge-i

"black"

What It Means

The Cherokee word gv-hna-ge-i (ᎬᎿᎨᎢ) means black in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as gv-hna-ge-i. The 'gv' starts with the nasal 'v' sound.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎬᎿᎨᎢ ᎩᏟ.

English: "A black dog."

Cultural Context

Black historically represents the West and symbolizes death or the end of a cycle in certain contexts.

Keep Learning Cherokee

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Cherokee Word of the Day #50 — black

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