From:Nancy Thomas <nlthomas@YvwiiUsdinvnohii.net>
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Subject:CWY Lesson #18  Come here
Date:Thu, 22 Feb 2001 11:38:52 -0800
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Cherokee language lessons Home Page: Archive: Message #22 

Date: May 22 2000 16:46:59 EDT 
>From: "Cherokee language lessons" <botaylor@cherokeemuseum.org> 
Subject: CWY Lesson #18 
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CWY Lesson #18  

Today we are going to learn two simple phrases.  The first phrase we are
going to study is (ke-na) which translates to "Come here."   This phrase
can be utilized just as you would use in the English.  Practice by calling
your friend, spouse or even the family pet.  This is easy word that you
can incorporate into your daily conversation.

There is no short form for the word (ke-na).

Note:  Most commands that are spoke in the Cherokee language are said in
the full form.  This is much like a parent that might scold their child.
For example, "John David Smith, You get over here right now."  It's is the
same in Cherokee language.  When you are trying to get your point across
or you are speaking formally to the public, your speech would become more
distinct and full.

The next word is (hi-ne-na) which translates into "Let's you and I go."
You may have noticed that the two new phrases sound somewhat alike, the
reason being is that they have the same root word.  This is a good phrase
to use with your child or spouse when you are ready to go.  

Let's go.  (You and I)           Big Cove & Giduwa dialect      
(hi-ne-na)

Let's go.  (You and I)           Giduwa dialect 
(i-ne-na)

Note: A lot of speakers of the Giduwa dialect will leave off the initial
(h) in the (hi-ne-na).  I do not consider this to be informal.  I just
consider it to be a difference with the same dialect.  

You can also specify where you intend to go.  Here are some examples:

Let's go to the store. (You and I)
A-da-na-nv   hi-ne-na 
Store            let's go.


Let's go to Big Cove. (You and I)
Ko-lv-nv-yi    hi-ne-na
Big Cove             let's go.

Let's go to Wolf Town.  (You and I)
Wa-yo-hi         hi-ne-na
Wolf Town       let's go.

Let's go to Cherokee. (You and I)
E-la-wo-di      hi-ne-na
Cherokee         let's go.


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