Cherokee Word of the Day: Happy
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ᎠᎵᎮᎵᎩ
ah-lee-hay-lee-gee
“Happy”
What It Means
The Cherokee word ah-lee-hay-lee-gee (ᎠᎵᎮᎵᎩ) means Happy in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ah-lee-hay-lee-gee. The ‘hay’ syllable should be slightly emphasized.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᎩᎵᎮᎵᎩ.
English: “I am happy.”
Cultural Context
Expressing gratitude and happiness is central to maintaining ‘tohi’ or balance.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #19 — Happy
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