Cherokee Word of the Day: Two
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.
ᏔᎵ
tah-lee
“Two”
What It Means
The Cherokee word tah-lee (ᏔᎵ) means Two in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as tah-lee. The ‘i’ ending is a high-pitched ‘ee’ sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏔᎵ ᏪᏌ.
English: “Two cats.”
Cultural Context
The dual form is very important in Cherokee grammar, though here it is used as a simple count.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #4 — Two
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