Cherokee Word of the Day: One
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.
ᏌᏊ
sah-gwoo
“One”
What It Means
The Cherokee word sah-gwoo (ᏌᏊ) means One in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as sah-gwoo. The ‘quu’ sounds like the ‘qu’ in ‘queen’ followed by a long ‘u’.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏌᏊ ᎩᏟ.
English: “One dog.”
Cultural Context
Numbers are essential for daily life and are often the first things taught to children.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #3 — One
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