Navajo

Tsiiʼyishbizhí Dineʼé bizaad is the Navajo way to say the Chinese language. This phrase refers specifically to the standard language of China.

Monday in Navajo is Damóo Biiskání. Damóo Biiskání is used to refer to the day of the week known as Monday.

The English phrase “be quiet” is translated to Navajo as geʼ. geʼ is a command used to tell someone to stop making noise.

The Navajo word for hummingbird is dahyiitį́hii. The term refers to any of the various small American birds belonging to the family Trochilidae.

The Navajo word for nephew is bitsóí. The term bitsóí is used to refer to a fraternal or sororal nephew.

The Navajo word for onion is tłʼohchin. The term refers to the bulbous vegetable known as an onion.

The English word ‘congratulations’ is expressed in Navajo as ná bąą hózhǫ́. This phrase is used to express approbation.

The Navajo word for wolf is mąʼiitsoh. This noun refers to the wolf as an animal.

Haash yinilyé? is the Navajo way to say “what is your name?”. The phrase Haash yinilyé? is a question used to ask someone for their name.

The Navajo word for “oil” is akʼah. akʼah refers to liquid fat.