How to Say “Bye” in Apache

By Douglas Juan • Updated October 16, 2026

dahgozhǫ́ǫ

dahgozhǫ́ǫ is the Apache word for bye.

dahgozhǫ́ǫ is used as a way to say goodbye.

Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)

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Because Apache is a tonal language, changing the pitch of the vowels in dahgozhǫ́ǫ can potentially alter the meaning or the perceived emotion of the farewell.
While dahgozhǫ́ǫ serves as a general farewell, Apache has various specific ways to say goodbye depending on whether the speaker expects to see the other person soon or much later.
The word dahgozhǫ́ǫ is not a single unit of meaning but is constructed from verbal components that describe a process of departing or moving away.

Examples in context

Dahgozhǫ́ǫ, t'áá ákw'íí.
Bye, see you later.

Example conversation

Sarah and James are leaving a cafe.

Sarah

Dahgozhǫ́ǫ, James.
Bye, James.
James

Dahgozhǫ́ǫ, Sarah.
Bye, Sarah.
Sarah

Náníłééh.
See you later.
James

Áą́nii.
Yes.

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About The Author

Douglas Juan

Hello, I am Douglas, an absolute Navajo language enthusiast. My passion for this beautiful language, coupled with my love for sharing knowledge, has inspired me to write numerous guides on common phrases and words. I enjoy exploring words from "Angel" to "Yucca" and everything in between. In my leisure time, you'll often find me experimenting with traditional Navajo recipes, strolling amidst nature, or enjoying a robust cup of traditional Navajo tea. Apache is spoken not far from Navajo, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Apache here too. Haash yinilyeii (that's how I say 'that's me' in Navajo)!

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