Cherokee Word of the Day: moon

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 si-nv-da (ᏏᏅᏓ) means moon in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as si-nv-da. 'See-nun-dah' - keep the middle 'nv' nasalized.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᏏᏅᏓ ᎤᎦᎵᎭ.

English: "The moon is shining."

Cultural Context

The moon is considered the sun's brother and marks the passing of months and cycles.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #67 — moon

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