Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she is sad
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ᎤᏲ ᎤᏓᏅᏔ
u-yo u-da-nv-ta
"he/she is sad"
What It Means
The Cherokee word u-yo u-da-nv-ta (ᎤᏲ ᎤᏓᏅᏔ) means he/she is sad in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as u-yo u-da-nv-ta. Pause slightly between the two words 'uyo' and 'udanvta'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏲ ᎤᏓᏅᏔ ᎪᎯ ᎢᎦ.
English: "He/she is sad today."
Cultural Context
Cherokee expressions of emotion often focus on the state of the 'spirit' or 'heart' (udanvto).
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Cherokee Word of the Day #57 — he/she is sad
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