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The English word “shoulder” is agwos in Navajo. agwos is used to refer to the anatomical joint located between the arm and the torso.

The English pronoun ‘me’ is translated into Navajo as shí.

November in Navajo is Níłchʼitsʼósí. The term Níłchʼitsʼósí refers to the eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar.

The Navajo phrase for blue corn mush is tanaashgiizh. This phrase refers to a traditional porridge made from ground blue corn.

In Navajo, ayóóʼánííshní, shimá is the phrase used to say “I love you, mom”. This phrase is used to express deep affection and love for one’s mother.

The English word “dark” is translated into Navajo as chahałheeł.

The Navajo word for ashy is dííłdzid, used to describe skin that is dry or dead.

The Navajo word for woman is asdzáán. The term refers to an adult female person.

The Navajo phrase for “my heart” is shijéí.

In Navajo, the word for “lunch” is chʼiyáán. chʼiyáán is used to refer to a meal eaten around midday.