do yaatʼéehii da
The English word "idiot" is translated into Apache as do yaatʼéehii da.
This phrase is used to describe a person of low general intelligence.
Meaning: person of low general intelligence (noun)
Did you know?
- In Apache, the term yaatʼéehii can also refer to something that is 'spoiled' or 'ruined', suggesting that an 'idiot' is someone whose potential or character has gone bad.
- Because Apache is a highly descriptive language, the phrase can sometimes imply that a person is 'not acting like a human' rather than just lacking intelligence.
- In some Apache dialects, the impact of an insult depends heavily on the kinship relationship between the speaker and the listener, which can make the phrase harmless or deeply offensive.
Example conversation
Jessica and Michael are discussing a silly mistake.
- JessicaKʼad do yaatʼéehii da.Now he is an idiot.
- MichaelHaaʼí aahago?Why do you say that?
- JessicaYáʼáátʼééh kʼaałgo kʼad tʼáá dínéʼé.He just did it very slowly.
- MichaelÁáʼí nishį́ʼ kʼaałgo.I did it that way too.
