abíní
/ʔɑ̀pɪ́nɪ́/
The English word "morning" is translated into Navajo as abíní.
abíní refers to the part of the day between dawn and midday.
Meaning: part of the day between dawn and midday (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔɑ̀pɪ́nɪ́/
Did you know?
- Traditional Navajo dwellings, called 'hogans', are constructed with the door always facing East to welcome the 'morning' sun.
- Unlike English, which uses 'morning' as a greeting, Navajo greetings traditionally focus on the person's identity and relationship rather than the time of day.
- In Navajo storytelling, the 'morning' is often personified or linked to the 'Holy People' who brought order to the world.
Examples in context
- Abíní biyá yá'át'éé.It is good in the morning.
Example conversation
Amanda and Kyle are planning their schedule for tomorrow.
- AmandaAbíní yáágo bee nihíní?Shall we meet in the morning?
- KyleÁáá, abíní bee nihíní.Yes, let's meet in the morning.
- AmandaT'áá ááníghá abíní bee nihíní.Let's meet very early in the morning.
- KyleHózhó, Kyle bee nihíní.Alright, I will meet you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry abíní, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
