Cherokee Word of the Day: dog
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ᎩᏟ
gi-tli
"dog"
What It Means
The Cherokee word gi-tli (ᎩᏟ) means dog in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as gi-tli. The 'tl' sound is made by placing your tongue against your teeth and releasing air out the sides.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎩᏟ ᎤᏔᎾ.
English: "The dog is big."
Cultural Context
Dogs have lived alongside the Cherokee for centuries and appear in several ancient stories.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #53 — dog
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