Cherokee Word of the Day: deer

Welcome to the Osiyo.net Cherokee Word of the Day series! Each day we teach you a new Cherokee word — in the Cherokee syllabary, with phonetic pronunciation, meaning, and cultural context.

What It Means

The Cherokee word a-wi (ᎠᏫ) means deer in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as a-wi. 'A' like 'father' and 'wi' like 'we'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎠᏫ ᎦᎵᏓᏍᏗᎭ.

English: "The deer is jumping."

Cultural Context

Deer were the primary source of food and clothing for the Cherokee for centuries.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #63 — deer

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