łóód doo nádziihii
In Navajo, the English phrase cancer is expressed as łóód doo nádziihii or naałdzid.
Meaning: disease of uncontrolled cellular proliferation (noun)
Ways to say it
| Navajo |
|---|
| łóód doo nádziihii |
| naałdzid |
Both terms refer to the disease characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation.
Did you know?
- The phrase łóód doo nádziihii describes the condition as 'the sore that never heals'.
- The term naałdzid uses the word sid, which means 'scar', to describe the disease.
Example sentences for Navajo are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Justin and Michelle are discussing a relative's health.
- JustinYáá'áééh łóód doo nádziihii bits'áád.He has cancer.
- MichelleÁá', t'áá áko hólǫ́.Oh, that is very sad.
- JustinŁóód doo nádziihii łéé' aahoolzhééh.The cancer is being treated.
- MichelleShinááínísh níyáásh.I will pray for him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cancer” translations and entries łóód doo nádziihii, naałdzid, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries doo, naałdzid, łóód, łóód doo nádziihii, CC BY-SA 4.0.
