jaatłʼóół
The Navajo word for earrings is jaatłʼóół.
jaatłʼóół refers to pieces of jewelry worn on the ears.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word jaatłʼóół is inherently plural because of the prefix ja-.
Did you know?
- In Navajo culture, turquoise is the most traditional material for jaatłʼóół because it represents the sky and is believed to provide protection and good fortune.
- The phonetic structure of jaatłʼóół uses a lateral affricate, a sound made by placing the tongue against the side of the teeth, which is rare in English.
- Historically, traditional Navajo earrings were often made from shells and polished stones before the introduction of silver by Spanish settlers.
Examples in context
- Niditłʼiził jaatłʼóół.The earrings are shiny.
- Baa jaatłʼóół yidííłʼį́.She is wearing earrings.
Example conversation
Justin is giving a gift to Jessica.
- JustinJessica, jaatłʼóół tʼáá áánííh.Jessica, these earrings are very beautiful.
- JessicaAhéheeʼ, Justin!Thank you, Justin!
- JustinDááʼ nishłééh.Try them on.
- JessicaJaatłʼóół tʼáá łánííh.The earrings are perfect.
