ᎤᏙ
udo
The English word 'brother' is translated into Cherokee as ᎤᏙ (udo) or ᏗᎾᏓᏅᏟ.
Meaning: male sibling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Cherokee | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| ᎤᏙ | udo |
| ᏗᎾᏓᏅᏟ | dinadanvtli |
Both forms refer to a male sibling.
How do you pronounce it?
udo
Did you know?
- The Cherokee syllabary, used to write these words, was invented by Sequoyah in the early 19th century. He created it so the language could be written without needing to learn English first.
- Because Cherokee is a verb-based language, many terms for 'brother' act more like 'he is my brother' than a static noun.
- The word for 'brother' can change significantly depending on whether the speaker is a man or a woman, as Cherokee kinship terms are gender-sensitive.
Example sentences for Cherokee are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brother” translations and entries ᎤᏙ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
