What is the Cherokee word for beautiful?
Georgia Tech on Twitter: "Toccoa was the Cherokee word for “beautiful.” Perfect description.
The word 'Ka Ma Ma (kaw mama) means butterfly and it also is how you say elephant.
#DYK: In Cherokee, our word for "love" is adageyudi (Syllabary: ᎠᏓᎨᏳᏗ).
| Month | Kituwah Name | English Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| June | De-ha-lu-yi | Green Corn Moon |
| July | Ku-ye-gwo-na | Ripe Corn Moon |
| August | Ga-lo-ne-e | End of Fruit Moon |
| September | Du-li-s-di | Nut Moon |
“Eloheh” (pronounced Ay-luh-hay) is a Cherokee Indian word meaning harmony, wholeness, abundance and peace.
Also known as “War Women,” Beloved Women have been carefully selected for their honesty and wisdom. Historically, the title was attributed to women who had protected the Cherokee as warriors. After serving, women returned home to continue their public service.
🌻 In #Cherokee, the word Hope is ᎤᏚᎩ (utugi). Who.
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Study the words and phrases below.
| ENGLISH | TSALAGI (CHEROKEE) | Phonetic Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony | Nvwatohiyadv | Nuh-wah-toh-hee-yah-duh |
| Happiness | Alihelitsidasdi | Ah-lee-hay-lee-tsee-dah-s-dee |
| Joy | Ulihelisdi | Oo-lee-hay-lee-s-dee |
| Life | Vlenitohv | Uh-lay-nee-toh-huh |
From Kiowa aho (“thank you”), and loaned to many other Native American languages during the 20th century because it was frequently heard at pow-wows and widely used in the Native American Church (NAC).
"Yona" is the Cherokee word for bear. This curious cub was recently spotted in Cherokee -- a reminder that, while beautiful, wildlife is all around us, and to keep a safe and respectful distance.
What is butterfly in Native American?
The Native Butterfly symbolizes transformation, metamorphosis, beauty, balance, and grace. The butterfly is often depicted in Pacific Northwest Coast Native mythology as the companion, scout and spokesperson for the raven.
Kimimila, the Lakota word for Butterfly.
PĀPĀLŌ-TL pl: -MEH butterfly / mariposa (M). Frances Karttunen, An Analytical Dictionary of Nahuatl (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1992), 187.