Gertrude Faith

The Navajo word for eagle is atsá. atsá is a noun used to refer to any of the large carnivorous birds belonging to the family Accipitridae.

The Navajo word for trash is ch’il. The term ch’il refers to things that are meant to be discarded or thrown away.

The English word “ugly” is translated into Navajo as chxǫ́ǫ́ʼí.

The Navajo word for lamb is dibé yázhí. The term is used to refer to a young sheep.

The English phrase ‘take care of yourself’ is translated into Navajo as ádaa áhályą́. ádaa áhályą́ is a parting expression used when saying goodbye.

The phrase “I love you” in Navajo is ayóóʼánííníshʼní. This phrase is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.

amá is the Navajo word for mom. amá is used as an informal way to address your mother.

The Navajo word for coyote is mąʼii. mąʼii is used to refer to the canine species known as a coyote.

October in Navajo is Ghaajiʼ. The word refers to the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar.

The Navajo word for Mexican is Naakaii. Naakaii is a noun used to refer to a person from Mexico or someone of Mexican descent.