Cherokee Word of the Day: to eat

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What It Means

The Cherokee word a-gi-s-di (ᎠᎩᏍᏗ) means to eat in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as a-gi-s-di. 'Ah-ghee-s-dee'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎠᎩᏍᏗ ᏯᏚᎵᎭ.

English: "He wants to eat."

Cultural Context

Sharing food is a fundamental part of Cherokee hospitality and community gatherings.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #81 — to eat

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