díkwi
The Navajo word for dry is díkwi.
díkwi is an adjective used to describe something that is free from liquid or moisture.
Meaning: free from liquid or moisture (adj)
Did you know?
- The way you say 'dry' changes based on whether the object is animate or inanimate, a grammatical distinction that is absent in English.
- In many Athabaskan-rooted concepts, a 'dry' state can imply a lack of life or vitality, whereas in English, 'dry' is often a neutral or even positive descriptor for things like wine or humor.
- The term for 'dry' can change significantly depending on whether one is describing a person's skin, a piece of wood, or the land itself, as the language prefers precision in texture.
Example conversation
Amanda and Brandon are checking the clothes in the sun.
- AmandaHózhóón díkwi?Are the clothes dry?
- BrandonÁá', díkwi.Yes, they are dry.
- AmandaTʼáá áłtsé díkwi.They are completely dry.
- BrandonKʼad loolgáá.Now we will fold them.
