Cherokee Word of the Day: South
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.
ᏧᎦᎾᏮ
joo-gah-nah-wv
“South”
What It Means
The Cherokee word joo-gah-nah-wv (ᏧᎦᎾᏮ) means South in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as joo-gah-nah-wv. The ‘wv’ is a nasalized ‘wuh’ sound.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏧᎦᎾᏮ ᏫᏓᎶᎯ.
English: “Go south.”
Cultural Context
South is associated with the color white and represents peace and happiness.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #17 — South
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