How to Say “Calm Down” in Navajo

By Douglas Juan • Updated October 4, 2026

hazhóʼó

To calm down in Navajo is hazhóʼó.

hazhóʼó is used to describe the process of becoming less excited.

Meaning: To become less excited (verb)

Did you know?

The root of hazhóʼó is closely related to the concept of 'beauty' and 'goodness' in Navajo philosophy. To become calm is seen as returning to a state of 'beauty' or 'balance'.
To achieve hazhóʼó, traditional Navajo customs may involve singing or ceremonial chants to restore balance to the individual.
The word 'hazhóʼó' uses a glottal stop, a sound made by briefly closing the vocal cords. In many Navajo words, these tiny pauses change the entire meaning of a sentence.

Example conversation

Tyler is upset and Amanda is trying to soothe him.

Tyler

Tʼáá áákʼahgo!
I'm so frustrated!
Amanda

Hazhóʼó, Tyler.
Calm down, Tyler.
Tyler

Áádáą́
I'm trying.
Amanda

Hazhóʼó yáá.
He is calming down now.

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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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