How to Say “Bye” in Navajo

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hágoóneeʼ
/hɑ́kǒːnèːʔ/
The Navajo word for "bye" is hágoóneeʼ.
hágoóneeʼ is used as a way to say goodbye.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)

How do you pronounce it?

/hɑ́kǒːnèːʔ/

Did you know?

  • Navajo uses a complex system of verbs that can describe the specific way someone is leaving. While hágoóneeʼ is a general parting, other phrases can specify if someone is leaving by foot or by vehicle.
  • The word hágoóneeʼ is actually a contraction of a longer phrase that translates to 'until we see each other again'.
  • Navajo is a tonal language, meaning the pitch of the vowels in hágoóneeʼ changes the meaning. If the high tone is missed, a listener might not recognize the word as a goodbye.

Examples in context

  • Hágoóneeʼ, tʼáá íiyisíí.
    Bye, take care.

Example conversation

Tyler and Jessica are finishing a phone call.

  1. Tyler

    Tʼáá áłótʼí, Jessica.
    That's all, Jessica.
  2. Jessica

    Hágoóneeʼ, Tyler.
    Bye, Tyler.
  3. Tyler

    Hágoóneeʼ.
    Bye.
  4. Jessica

    Tʼáá íiyisíí.
    Take care.

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