Wóózhchʼiid
In Navajo, the English word 'march' (referring to the third month of the Gregorian calendar) is translated as Wóózhchʼiid.
The term is used to name the month of March.
Meaning: third month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Did you know?
- Because Navajo is a verb-heavy language, Wóózhchʼiid functions more like a description of an action occurring in nature than a static noun.
- The sound chʼ in Wóózhchʼiid is an ejective consonant, produced by a sudden release of air from the glottis that does not exist in English.
- The name Wóózhchʼiid is not a proper name like 'March', but a descriptive phrase that literally tells you something about the environment during that time.
Example conversation
Jessica and Brandon are discussing their travel plans for the spring.
- JessicaWóózhchʼiid tʼáá ááshįįh.I am going in March.
- BrandonTʼáá áleʼééʼ.That is a good time.
- JessicaWóózhchʼiid bitsʼááʼtʼééh tʼáá ííní.It is usually warm during March.
- BrandonÁnííłtah.I agree.
