Cherokee Word of the Day: How are you?
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.
ᏙᎯᏧ?
toh-hee-joo
“How are you?”
What It Means
The Cherokee word toh-hee-joo (ᏙᎯᏧ?) means How are you? in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as toh-hee-joo. The ‘j’ sound is often a soft ‘ts’ or ‘dz’ depending on the dialect.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏙᎯᏧ ᏂᎯ?
English: “How are you?”
Cultural Context
This greeting literally asks if you are in a state of peace or wellness.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #2 — How are you?
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