Damóo Biiskání
Monday in Navajo is Damóo Biiskání.
Damóo Biiskání is used to refer to the day of the week known as Monday.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Damóo Biiskání literally translates to the second day.
Did you know?
- The name for 'Monday' in Navajo is actually built upon the Spanish word for 'Sunday'.
- In Navajo, the concept of a seven-day week was adopted from European cultures rather than being an indigenous counting system.
- The internal structure of Damóo Biiskání mirrors how many other Navajo weekdays are named by referencing the day before them.
Examples in context
- Damóo Biiskání áłoshi.It was Monday.
Example conversation
Sarah and Kyle are discussing their work schedule.
- SarahDamóo Biiskání łahjį́ʼ bee nishłį́.I work on Monday.
- KyleDóó, ayóó áání.No, that is too much.
- SarahDamóo Biiskání łahjį́ʼ bee nishłį́, Kyle.I work on Monday, Kyle.
- KyleÁádááł.I see.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Damóo, Damóo Biiskání, CC BY-SA 4.0.
