Cherokee Word of the Day: tree
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ᏡᎬᎢ
tlu-gv-i
"tree"
What It Means
The Cherokee word tlu-gv-i (ᏡᎬᎢ) means tree in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as tlu-gv-i. The 'tlu' starts with the same side-tongue release as 'gitli'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏡᎬᎢ ᎢᎾᎨᎢ.
English: "The tree is in the woods."
Cultural Context
Trees like the Cedar and Pine are considered sacred because they remain green all year.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #55 — tree
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