jooł daakalígíí
Baseball in Navajo is jooł daakalígíí. If unsure, use jooł daakalígíí. Wiktionary also lists jooł yikalí.
Meaning: ball game (noun)
Ways to say it
| Navajo | IPA |
|---|---|
| jooł daakalígíí | |
| jooł yikalí | /t͡ʃòːɬ jɪ̀kʰɑ̀lɪ́/ |
What does it mean word for word?
In jooł daakalígíí, jooł means ball and daakalígíí refers to something being hit or struck with a tool or stick. In jooł yikalí, the phrase literally translates to 'the ball that is hit', describing the action of hitting the ball.
Did you know?
- Navajo is a polysynthetic language, meaning a single word like jooł daakalígíí can function as an entire sentence describing a specific action and object.
- The word jooł comes from a root meaning 'to be spherical'. This indicates that the language classifies the object by its geometric shape rather than its specific function as a toy.
- The term yikal specifically denotes the act of swatting or batting, which is a very precise way to describe the motion.
Example sentences for Navajo are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Kyle and Sarah are talking about their weekend plans.
- KyleJooł daakalígíí yee náyááł?Are you playing baseball?
- SarahÁáʼYes.
- KyleÁádá aánííł.Then I will go.
- SarahYáʼátʼééh, Kyle.That is good, Kyle.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baseball” translations and entries jooł yikalí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jooł, jooł yikalí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
