hatsóí ashkiígíí
The Navajo word for grandson is hatsóí ashkiígíí.
This term is a noun phrase used to specify the relationship of being a son to one's own child.
Meaning: son of one's child (noun)
Did you know?
- Navajo kinship terms are based on a system of relative positioning rather than just biological ancestry, meaning the word for 'grandson' changes based on which side of the family the child belongs to.
- Kinship terms like hatsóí ashkiígíí are central to the 'K'é' philosophy, which defines the harmony and responsibility one has toward their family members.
- Navajo kinship terms often function more like a map of social obligations than just labels for family members.
Example sentences for Navajo are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Michelle and Justin are looking at a family photo.
- MichelleKééshááł hatsóí ashkiígíí níyé?Is this the grandson?
- JustinÁá', hatsóí ashkiígíí níyé.Yes, that is the grandson.
- MichelleHózhóóh bee łichííʼ.He is very beautiful.
- JustinÁá', t'áá ákót'ééyáá.Yes, it seems so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grandson” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
