tsx̱į́įłgo
The Navajo word for tsx̱į́įłgo means to hurry.
Meaning: to do things quickly (verb)
Did you know?
- In Navajo culture, the concept of 'hurrying' is often viewed as contrary to hózhó, the philosophy of living in balance and harmony with the world.
- Navajo is an Athabaskan language, which means it is related to languages spoken in Siberia and the Americas rather than European or Asian language families.
- The word tsx̱į́įłgo contains a lateral fricative, a sound produced by making air pass through the sides of the tongue that does not exist in standard English.
Example conversation
Tyler and Amanda are getting ready to leave for a party.
- TylerTsx̱į́įłgo, Amanda! Nihił tʼáá áko ditsʼaʼ.Hurry, Amanda! Get ready for us right now.
- AmandaTʼáá áko tʼoolą́ʼ.I just need a little bit more.
- TylerDoo tʼáá áko ditsʼaʼą́.You are not ready yet.
- AmandaÁshį́į́h, tsx̱į́įłgo tʼáá áko łóʼíł.I'm coming, hurry and go inside.
