hatsiʼ
The English word "daughter" is translated into Navajo as hatsiʼ or achʼéʼé.
Meaning: female offspring (noun)
Ways to say it
| Navajo |
|---|
| hatsiʼ |
| achʼéʼé |
Both terms are used to refer to a female offspring.
Which one should you use?
hatsiʼ is the default form, while achʼéʼé is an alternative form for the same meaning.
Did you know?
- Because the Navajo people are matrilineal, a daughter is the primary link to the child's clan, making her role in the family structure different from that of a son.
- Navajo is a 'verb-heavy' language, so while hatsiʼ is a noun, people often describe the relationship of being a daughter through a verb that describes the act of being born into a family.
- The pronunciation of hatsiʼ includes a glottal stop, a sudden catch in the throat that is essential for meaning and can change the word entirely if omitted.
Example sentences for Navajo are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Kyle and Michelle are talking about their family.
- KyleNizhóní hatsiʼ tʼáá átʼééh.She is a beautiful daughter.
- MichelleÁáʼééʼąąʼ tʼáá átʼééh.She is very smart.
- KyleShiʼ hatsiʼ tʼáá ákótʼé.My daughter is just like that.
- MichelleTʼáá átʼééh.That is true.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daughter” translations and entries hatsiʼ, achʼéʼé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
