ᎠᏔᏪᏙᏍᎦ
atawedosga
The English word 'kiss' is translated into Cherokee as ᎠᏔᏪᏙᏍᎦ (atawedosga).
This term refers to a touch with the lips.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
atawedosga
Did you know?
- The Syllabary used to write 'atawedosga' was invented by a single man, Sequoyah, who was actually illiterate in English at the time of his invention.
- In the Cherokee language, the way you describe a 'kiss' can change depending on whether the action is reciprocal or one-sided.
- In many traditional Cherokee settings, social intimacy is conveyed through subtle gestures and respectful distance rather than the overt physical touch a 'kiss' implies in English.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ᎠᏔᏪᏙᏍᎦ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
