How to Say “Little Sister” in Navajo

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adeeʼ
The English phrase "little sister" is translated into Navajo as adeeʼ.
The term refers to a female sibling who is younger than the speaker.

Did you know?

  • The Navajo word adeeʼ can mean both 'little sister' and 'spoon'.

Example conversation

Sarah introduces her sibling to Justin.

  1. Sarah

    Hózhó, Justin. Díí shí adeeʼ.
    Hello, Justin. This is my little sister.
  2. Justin

    Kʼaałghání, sháá nishłį́.
    Nice to meet you.
  3. Sarah

    Shí adeeʼ kʼaałghání tʼaada yee yáá.
    My little sister is shy.
  4. Justin

    Tʼaa íínínísh.
    That's okay.

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