Cherokee Word of the Day: he/she is working
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ᏓᏓᏁᎸᎲᏍᎦ
da-da-ne-lv-hv-s-ga
"he/she is working"
What It Means
The Cherokee word da-da-ne-lv-hv-s-ga (ᏓᏓᏁᎸᎲᏍᎦ) means he/she is working in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as da-da-ne-lv-hv-s-ga. Emphasis is often placed on the second syllable 'da'.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏍᎦᏯ ᏓᏓᏁᎸᎲᏍᎦ.
English: "The man is working."
Cultural Context
Gadugi is the Cherokee concept of working together for the community's benefit.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #96 — he/she is working
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