Cherokee Word of the Day: Father
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.
ᎡᏙᏓ
ay-doh-dah
“Father”
What It Means
The Cherokee word ay-doh-dah (ᎡᏙᏓ) means Father in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ay-doh-dah. Keep the ‘d’ sounds soft and the vowels clear.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎡᏙᏓ ᎦᏬᏂᎭ.
English: “Father is speaking.”
Cultural Context
Family roles are clearly defined in the Cherokee kinship system.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #6 — Father
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