Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she is eating a meal
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ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᎲᏍᎦ
a-li-s-da-yv-hv-s-ga
"he/she is eating a meal"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-li-s-da-yv-hv-s-ga (ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᎲᏍᎦ) means he/she is eating a meal in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-li-s-da-yv-hv-s-ga. The 'yv' sounds like the 'u' in 'under' but through the nose.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎩᏏ ᎠᎵᏍᏓᏴᎲᏍᎦ.
English: "The woman is eating a meal."
Cultural Context
Sharing meals is central to Cherokee hospitality and community gatherings.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #92 — he/she is eating a meal
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