Cherokee Word of the Day: I hear it
Welcome to the Osiyo.net Cherokee Word of the Day series! Each day we teach you a new Cherokee word — in the Cherokee syllabary, with phonetic pronunciation, meaning, and cultural context.
ᎦᏛᎩᎠ
ga-tv-gi-a
"I hear it"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ga-tv-gi-a (ᎦᏛᎩᎠ) means I hear it in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ga-tv-gi-a. The 'tv' is a nasalized 'u' sound followed by a 'v' (nasal sound).
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎦᏛᎩᎠ ᏓᏃᎩᏍᎬᎢ.
English: "I hear the singing."
Cultural Context
Listening is a highly valued skill in Cherokee society, especially when elders are speaking.
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