dóó
The English word "and" is translated as dóó in Navajo.
dóó is a conjunction used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Did you know?
- Because Navajo verbs are highly complex and carry a lot of information, a single verb can often convey a meaning that would require dóó and several other words in English.
- In some Navajo dialects, the way you express 'and' depends heavily on whether you are adding something that is the same as the first item or something that is different.
- While 'and' connects items in English, Navajo speakers sometimes omit a conjunction entirely when listing things, relying instead on the structure of the verbs to imply the connection.
Examples in context
- Yáʼátʼééh abiní dóó ahéheeʼ.Good morning and thank you.This sentence shows how to use dóó to connect two greetings.Tatoeba #7265252 by azraelgnosis, translation #7265253 by azraelgnosis
- Shí dóó ni ayóo ałk’is niidlį́.You and I are really good friends.This sentence demonstrates using dóó to connect the pronouns "I" and "you".Tatoeba #7265264 by azraelgnosis, translation #7265265 by azraelgnosis
- Dáághahii dóó Bilagáana kʼehjígo Canada wolyé.In French and in English, it is called Canada.This sentence shows dóó connecting two different languages.Tatoeba #7265262 by azraelgnosis, translation #7265263 by azraelgnosis
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kyle and Jessica are deciding what to bring to a potluck.
- KyleKééshééʼ dóó chʼíníhí yee naashá.I will bring tortillas and frybread.
- JessicaÁádóó tʼáá ákótʼééh.And that is all.
- KyleSáanii dóó hastiin niłbikááʼ.The woman and the man are coming.
- JessicaÁąkóó hózhoósh.That is good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries dóó, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
