How to Say “Mad” in Navajo

By Douglas Juan • Updated October 2, 2026

hashkée

The Navajo word for mad is hashkée.

hashkée is an adjective used to describe the state of being angry.

Meaning: angry (adj)

Did you know?

To be hashkée is not just an emotional state but is often viewed as a direct threat to 'Hózhó', the fundamental concept of universal balance and beauty.
Extreme anger in Navajo tradition is sometimes attributed to external spiritual influences or the breaking of a taboo rather than just a personal mood.
The word hashkée can also be used to describe someone who is behaving in a silly, crazy, or foolish manner, rather than just being genuinely angry.

Example conversation

Michelle and Kyle are arguing about a broken vase.

Michelle

Hashkée níyááł!
You are mad!
Kyle

Ááko, hashkée nishłį́į́.
Yes, I am mad.
Michelle

T'áá áánííł.
That is how it is.
Kyle

Doo hashkée nishłį́į́ą́ą́.
I am not mad anymore.

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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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