mósí
/mósɪ́/
The Navajo word for cat is mósí. Wiktionary also lists gídí and másí.
Meaning: domestic species (noun)
Ways to say it
| Navajo | IPA |
|---|---|
| mósí | /mósɪ́/ |
| gídí | /kɪ́tɪ́/ |
| másí | /mɑ́sɪ́/ |
The words in this set refer to the domestic species of cat.
How do you pronounce it?
/mósɪ́/
Did you know?
- The term mósí originates from the Spanish word moza, which typically means 'girl' or 'young woman'.
- Because of the different forms like mósí and másí, the way you pronounce the vowels can change the word entirely.
Examples in context
- Mósí shaa níłteeh!Give me the cat!This sentence is useful for practicing how to ask for the mósí.Tatoeba #7561681 by Atomo, translation #7561701 by Atomo
- Mósí bił nishłį́.I have a cat.
Example conversation
Brandon and Sarah are looking at a pet in the yard.
- BrandonDíí mósí łééʼ yááh.This cat is running.
- SarahÁáʼá, t'áá íiyisíí.Yes, it is very fast.
- BrandonMósí bitsʼíníníʼ łeeh.The cat's fur is soft.
- SarahT'áá ákoodi hágí.It is very cute.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cat” translations and entries mósí, gídí, másí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gídí, mósí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
