Cherokee Word of the Day: He or she is speaking
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ᎦᏬᏂᎭ
gah-woh-nee-hah
“He or she is speaking”
What It Means
The Cherokee word gah-woh-nee-hah (ᎦᏬᏂᎭ) means He or she is speaking in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as gah-woh-nee-hah. The ‘h’ is always aspirated (breathed out).
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏍᎦᏯ ᎦᏬᏂᎭ.
English: “The man is speaking.”
Cultural Context
Preserving the spoken language is a primary goal of the Cherokee people today.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #13 — He or she is speaking
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