Cherokee Word of the Day: Dog
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.
ᎩᏟ
gee-hlee
“Dog”
What It Means
The Cherokee word gee-hlee (ᎩᏟ) means Dog in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as gee-hlee. The ‘hl’ is a voiceless ‘l’ sound made by blowing air past the sides of the tongue.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎩᏟ ᎤᏍᏗ.
English: “Small dog.”
Cultural Context
Dogs have been companions to the Cherokee for thousands of years.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #7 — Dog
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