How to Say “Hawk” in Cherokee

By Melanie Beth • Updated October 3, 2026

ᏔᏬᏗ

tawodi

The Cherokee word for hawk is ᏔᏬᏗ (tawodi).

ᏔᏬᏗ refers to a predatory bird of the Accipitridae family.

Meaning: predatory bird of Accipitridae (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

tawodi

Did you know?

Because Cherokee is a polysynthetic language, the word ᏔᏬᏗ can be modified with prefixes and suffixes to change its meaning entirely, such as turning it into a verb.
In Cherokee culture, the ᏔᏬᏗ is often viewed as a messenger or a spiritual guide that connects the earthly realm with the upper world.
The written form ᏔᏬᏗ relies on the unique Cherokee syllabary developed by Sequoyah in the early 19th century.

Example sentences for Cherokee are not verified yet.

Sources

Wiktionary, “hawk” translations and entries ᏔᏬᏗ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.

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About The Author

Melanie Beth

Siyo, I'm Melanie! My passion for Cherokee language and culture led me to write comprehensive guides on how to say different phrases and words in Cherokee. Whether it's a mutual greeting like "nice to meet you", or something from Mother Nature ("sunflower"), I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge. Besides, I love hiking, observing wildlife, and reading about Native American history. I hope my posts can help you embrace this beautiful and complex language as I have.

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