chidí
/t͡ʃʰɪ̀tɪ́/
The Navajo word for car is chidí.
The term chidí refers to an automobile or a vehicle that is steered by a driver.
Meaning: automobile, a vehicle steered by a driver (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃʰɪ̀tɪ́/
Did you know?
- The word chidí might be an example of onomatopoeia, imitating the specific chugging sound of an early Ford Model T engine.
- The Navajo language often creates new words for modern technology by describing the object's function or appearance rather than borrowing words from English.
Example sentences for Navajo are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Amanda and Kyle are talking about transportation.
- AmandaChidí bee náyááł?Did you go by car?
- KyleÁá', chidí bee náyááł.Yes, I went by car.
- AmandaT'áá áákóh chidí łį́į́h?Is there only one car?
- KyleÁá', chidí t'áá áání.Yes, the car is just there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “car” translations and entries chidí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chidí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
