How to Say “Cherry” in Navajo

By Douglas Juan • Updated October 3, 2026

didzétsoh

didzétsoh is the Navajo word for cherry.

didzétsoh is a noun used to refer to the cherry fruit.

Meaning: fruit (noun)

Did you know?

Because cherries are not native to the Southwest, the Navajo language adapted existing words for berries to describe this introduced fruit.
The name didzétsoh literally translates to 'big berry'.
In Navajo, the word didzé refers to any small, fleshy fruit, meaning that cherries, blueberries and raspberries all share the same root word.

Example conversation

Tyler and Amanda are looking at fruit in a kitchen.

Tyler

Didzétsoh bee nishłééh.
I want some cherries.
Amanda

Ááko, didzétsoh hólǫ́.
Yes, there are cherries.
Tyler

T'áá ákót'ééh, didzétsoh bee łichííʼ.
Exactly, the cherries are red.
Amanda

Łaa didzétsoh nishłééh.
I want a few cherries too.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry didzétsoh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries didzétsoh, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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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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