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Day 52
ᏚᏯ

bean

du-ya

Cherokee Word of the Day: bean

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ᏚᏯ

du-ya

"bean"

What It Means

The Cherokee word du-ya (ᏚᏯ) means bean in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as du-ya. Pronounce 'ya' like the word 'yah'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏚᏯ ᎠᎩᏍᏗ ᎠᏆᏚᎵᎭ.

English: "I want to eat beans."

Cultural Context

Beans are part of the 'Three Sisters' (corn, beans, and squash), which were grown together for mutual benefit.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #52 — bean

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