How to Say “Leave Me Alone” in Navajo

By Douglas Juan • Updated October 2, 2026

Tʼáá sáhí sédáa doo

The phrase 'leave me alone' in Navajo is expressed as Tʼáá sáhí sédáa doo.

This phrase is used to tell someone to stop talking to you.

Meaning: stop talking to me (phrase)

Did you know?

Because of the history of the 'Code Talkers' in World War II, Navajo phrases like these were once used as an unbreakable military cipher.
In Navajo culture, the concept of 'leaving someone alone' often relates to the value of 'Hózhó', which represents balance and harmony within oneself and the environment.
The Navajo language uses 'glottalized' consonants, such as the Tʼ in Tʼáá, which are produced by a sudden closure of the vocal folds.

Example conversation

Michelle is trying to read and Brandon keeps interrupting her.

Michelle

Tʼáá sáhí sédáa doo.
Leave me alone.
Brandon

Doo, tʼaai kʼad shí yééʼ.
No, I just want to talk.
Michelle

Shí éí tʼáá áłtʼí, sédáa doo.
I am very tired, leave me alone.
Brandon

Hózhǫ́ǫ́, tʼáá ákóóshí.
Okay, I will go.

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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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