Navajo

The English word tiger is translated into Navajo as náshdóítsoh noodǫ́zígíí. This term refers to the mammal Panthera tigris.

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

The Navajo phrase for “good luck” is tʼáá ná hazʼą́ą dooleeł. This phrase is used to wish fortune upon someone or to provide encouragement.

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 English word ‘no’ is translated into Navajo as ndagaʼ. In Navajo, the particle is used to express negation or to show disagreement with a statement.

The Navajo word for house is hooghan. hooghan refers to a human abode.

The English word blue is translated into Navajo as dootłʼizh. dootłʼizh is used to describe something that is blue-coloured.

The Navajo word for water is tó. tó refers to the inorganic compound H₂O.