tłʼízí
/tɬʼɪ́zɪ́/
The English word "goat" is translated into Navajo as tłʼízí.
tłʼízí is the noun used to refer to the animal known as a goat.
Meaning: animal (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/tɬʼɪ́zɪ́/
Did you know?
- If the etymological theory is correct, the word tłʼízí is built from a root meaning 'to harden', suggesting the animal was named for its tough or toughened nature.
- In Navajo culture, the tłʼízí is not native to the region but was introduced by Spanish settlers, yet it has become a staple of the livestock economy in the Southwest.
- In traditional Navajo weaving, goat hair is sometimes blended with sheep's wool to create specific textures and strengths in the fabric.
Example sentences for Navajo are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Jessica and Brandon are looking at animals on a farm.
- JessicaDíí tłʼízí łéʼéʼ.This goat is small.
- BrandonÁáko, tłʼízí tʼáá ákótʼé.Yes, the goat is just like that.
- JessicaTłʼízí bił hózhǫ́.The goat is happy.
- BrandonHózhǫ́ą́á.It is happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goat” translations and entries tłʼízí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tłʼízí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
