How to Say “Medicine” in Navajo

By Douglas Juan • Updated September 30, 2026

azeeʼ

/ʔɑ̀zèːʔ/

The Navajo word for medicine is azeeʼ.

azeeʼ refers to a substance which promotes healing.

Meaning: substance which promotes healing (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

/ʔɑ̀zèːʔ/

Did you know?

Some forms of azeeʼ are not ingested but are created through the use of sacred sand paintings to restore harmony.
A traditional healer who administers azeeʼ is often referred to as a 'Hataałii' or 'singer', as healing involves complex chants and songs.
The concept of azeeʼ is often intertwined with the concept of 'Hozho', or living in perfect balance and beauty.

Example sentences for Navajo are not verified yet.

Example conversation

Brandon asks Michelle if she has any medicine for a headache.

Brandon

Azeeʼ niʼdį́į́ʼ?
Do you have any medicine?
Michelle

Ááʼ, azeeʼ nihił.
Yes, we have medicine.
Brandon

Tʼáá azeeʼ kʼééʼnil.
Please give me some medicine.
Michelle

Ááʼ, Brandon, tʼáá áko nilá.
Yes, Brandon, here it is.

Sources

Wiktionary, “medicine” translations and entries azeeʼ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.

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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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