Cherokee Word of the Day: Hello
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.
ᎣᏏᏲ
oh-see-yoh
“Hello”
What It Means
The Cherokee word oh-see-yoh (ᎣᏏᏲ) means Hello in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as oh-see-yoh. The ‘o’ is long like ‘oh’ and the ‘i’ sounds like ‘ee’.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎣᏏᏲ ᏂᎦᏓ.
English: “Hello everyone.”
Cultural Context
This is the universal greeting in Cherokee, used to acknowledge others with respect and kindness.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #1 — Hello
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