NATIVE HISTORY ASSOCIATION – Cherokee Lesson 10: Family.
Study the words and phrases below.
| ENGLISH | TSALAGI (CHEROKEE) | Phonetic Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Father | Agidoda | Ah-gey-doh-dah |
| Sister | Agilvgi | Ah-gey-lv-gey |
| Sibling | Agidoi | Ah-gey-doh-ee |
How do you say father in Native American?
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Aleut, Western Dialect, Alaska.
| English | Singular | Posessive |
|---|---|---|
| Father | Ada{ | Adang |
| Grandfather | Latu{ or Latu}i{ | Latu}ing |
| Boy (also Son) | Hla{ | Hlang |
| Brother | Huyu{ (Her Brother) | Huyung (My Brother) |
What does Edoda mean in Cherokee?
edoda (Father!) *lisi (root noun, not used alone) agilisi (my grandmother) tsalisi (your grandmother) ulisi (his or her grandmother)
How do you say God in Cherokee?
Unetlanvhi (oo-net-la-nuh-hee): the Cherokee word for God or “Great Spirit,” is Unetlanvhi is considered to be a divine spirit with no human form. The name is pronounced similar to oo-net-la-nuh-hee.
What is the Cherokee word for love?
adageyudi
Conversation. #DYK: In Cherokee, our word for “love” is adageyudi (Syllabary: ᎠᏓᎨᏳᏗ).
What’s the Cherokee word for family?
Osiyo! We consider all of you part of our extended family, so this week’s word of the week is “sidanelv,” which means “family.” Do you have any great memories of your family you’d like to share?
What does SGI mean in Cherokee?
for thank you
The EBCI’s wording is slightly different than the Cherokee spoken here in Oklahoma. Sgi is their word for thank you.
How do you say Mama in Cherokee?
Encampment site for the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears and an official site on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
Study the words and phrases below.
| ENGLISH | TSALAGI (CHEROKEE) | Phonetic Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Mother | Agitsi | Ah-gey-tsee |
| Father | Agidoda | Ah-gey-doh-dah |
| Sister | Agilvgi | Ah-gey-lv-gey |
How do Cherokee Indians say Grandma?
Native American grandmothers hold a near and dear place in our hearts, here are 8 ways my Tota is the best. In Mohawk, it’s Tota, In Diné it’s amá sání or análí asdz???? and in Cherokee it’s Elisi or Enisi. The special word we are referring to is one we all love, Grandmother.
How do you say Moon in Cherokee?
Welcome to our Cherokee vocabulary page! Cherokee is an Iroquoian language, related to other languages like Mohawk and Seneca.
Cherokee Word Set.
| English (Français) | Cherokee words |
|---|---|
| Moon (Lune) | Nvda |
| Water (Eau) | Ama |
| White (Blanc) | Unega |
| Yellow (Jaune) | Dalonige |
What is WADO Cherokee?
Wa do (or Wado) is the English phonetic spelling of ‘thank you‘ in Cherokee.
Does Google Translate have Cherokee?
People can now select the Cherokee Syllabary from the Language Tools page (available from the right of the search box) and the Google interface will transform into the Cherokee language.
What language did Cherokee speak?
Cherokee language, Cherokee name Tsalagi Gawonihisdi, North American Indian language, a member of the Iroquoian family, spoken by the Cherokee (Tsalagi) people originally inhabiting Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
How do you say blessing in Cherokee?
The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude.
What is the Cherokee word for hope?
ᎤᏚᎩ (utugi)
OsiyoTV – ? In #Cherokee, the word Hope is ᎤᏚᎩ (utugi)….
What does the wolf mean in Cherokee?
Waya is the Cherokee word for wolf. Wahaya is also a Cherokee word for wolf. In the Cherokee language, when we hear a wolf howl, we say wayanigawe, and we add wayani (he is calling). Therefore, the wolf is named by the sound he makes and is the symbolic animal that represents the aniwaya, Wolf Clan.
What is the Cherokee symbol?
The Cherokee national symbol is a 7-pointed star. Each point represents one of the seven tribes that make up the Cherokee Nation. The use of a star is said to reference the Cherokee’s undying fire and passion. This symbolism is significant in the context of the Cherokee Flag.
What does Ayastigi mean?
The name Ayastigi means Soldier in Cherokee too) The Ayastigi is a big-class SUV Coupe, says Hristov, comparable to models like Lamborghini Urus or the Porsche Cayenne Coupe, and follows an aesthetic that would best be described as ‘in line with the Trackhawk or Cherokee’.
How do you say warrior in Cherokee?
NATIVE HISTORY ASSOCIATION – Cherokee Lesson 21: War.
Study the words and phrases below.
| ENGLISH | TSALAGI (CHEROKEE) | Phonetic Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior | Ditlihi | Dee-tlee-hee |
| Brave (courage) | Ulitsvyasdi | Oo-lee-tsuh-yah-s-dee |
| Honor | Adalvquodi | Ah-dah-luh-quo-dee |
| Death (of a person) | Ayohuhisdi | Ah-yo-hoo-hee-s-dee |
What are some Cherokee last names?
Here are the most common Cherokee surnames.
- Awiakta.
- Catawnee.
- Colagnee.
- Culstee.
- Ghigau.
- Kanoska.
- Lisenbe.
- Nelowie.
What is the Cherokee word for sister?
ᏏᏓᏁᎸᎯ – Sidanelvhi – family – la famille
| ᏣᎳᎩ – Cherokee | English | français |
|---|---|---|
| ᎤᎸ – Ulv | sister | la sœur |
| ᏗᏂᎳᏫ – Dinilawi | twin | le jumeau |
| ᎠᏲᎵ – Ayoli | child | l’enfant |
| ᎤᏍᏗ – Usdi | baby | le bébé |
