How to Say “Hot” in Navajo

By Douglas Juan • Updated October 2, 2026

sidiil

The Navajo word for hot is sidiil.

sidiil is an adjective used to describe something that is having a high temperature.

Meaning: having a high temperature (adj)

Did you know?

In Navajo, adjectives like sidiil change their form based on the physical shape of the object being described, such as whether it is long, flat or round.
Because Navajo is an Athabaskan language, the word 'hot' behaves more like a verb in many grammatical contexts than a standard English adjective.
Navajo is a tonal language, so the pitch you use when saying sidiil can subtly change the meaning of a word.

Example conversation

Amanda and Tyler are in the kitchen.

Amanda

Dįį́ koo sidiil.
This water is hot.
Tyler

Ááá, t'áá ákót'é.
Oh, it really is.
Amanda

Nihił sidiil.
It is hot for us.
Tyler

Yáá, sidiil.
Yes, it's hot.

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About The Author

Douglas Juan

Hello, I am Douglas, an absolute Navajo language enthusiast. My passion for this beautiful language, coupled with my love for sharing knowledge, has inspired me to write numerous guides on common phrases and words. I enjoy exploring words from "Angel" to "Yucca" and everything in between. In my leisure time, you'll often find me experimenting with traditional Navajo recipes, strolling amidst nature, or enjoying a robust cup of traditional Navajo tea. Apache is spoken not far from Navajo, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Apache here too. Haash yinilyeii (that's how I say 'that's me' in Navajo)!

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