Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she sleeps
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ᎦᎵᎰᎢ
ga-li-ho-i
"he/she sleeps"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ga-li-ho-i (ᎦᎵᎰᎢ) means he/she sleeps in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ga-li-ho-i. End with a clear 'i' sound, like the 'ee' in 'see'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏐᏈᎵ ᎦᎵᎰᎢ.
English: "The horse is sleeping."
Cultural Context
In traditional stories, dreams are often seen as messages or insights from the spirit world.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #95 — he/she sleeps
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