Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she is walking
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ᎠᎢ
a-i
"he/she is walking"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-i (ᎠᎢ) means he/she is walking in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-i. 'Ah-ee' - two distinct vowel sounds.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎤᏓᏅᏘ ᎠᎢ.
English: "He is walking slowly."
Cultural Context
Walking was the primary mode of travel; many modern roads in the Southeast follow ancient Cherokee trails.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #84 — he/she is walking
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