Cherokee Word of the Day: wind
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.
ᎦᏃᎸᎥᏍᎩ
ga-no-lv-v-s-gi
"wind"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ga-no-lv-v-s-gi (ᎦᏃᎸᎥᏍᎩ) means wind in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ga-no-lv-v-s-gi. 'Gah-no-luh-uh-s-ghee' - there is a slight glottal stop between the 'v' sounds.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎦᏃᎸᎥᏍᎩ ᎤᏍᏓᏯ.
English: "The wind is strong."
Cultural Context
Wind is often associated with the four directions and is seen as a living force.
Keep Learning Cherokee
Come back tomorrow for the next Cherokee Word of the Day! To dive deeper into the Cherokee language:
- Cherokee citizenship and tribal nation resources
- Cherokee education and language programs
- Cherokee Nation official language resources
Cherokee Word of the Day #70 — wind
Osiyo.net is an independently operated information platform dedicated to Cherokee and Tribal Nations resources. Always verify language information with official Cherokee Nation resources at cherokee.org.