How to Say “New Mexico” in Navajo

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Yootó hahoodzo
New Mexico in Navajo is Yootó hahoodzo.
The term is used to refer to the US state of New Mexico.
Meaning: US State (name)

Which one should you use?

Béésh Bich'ahii Bikéyah is used in more formal contexts.

Did you know?

  • While Yootó hahoodzo is common, the formal name Béésh Bich'ahii Bikéyah translates to 'Land of the Metal People'.
  • The name Yootó hahoodzo literally translates to 'the place of marked bead-water'.
  • The term 'New Mexico' in Navajo is a translation of a concept rather than a phonetic transliteration of the Spanish or English words.

Example sentences for Navajo are not verified yet.

Example conversation

Jessica and Justin are talking about their next vacation trip.

  1. Jessica

    Yootó hahoodzo yááʼ góneʼ?
    Are you going to New Mexico?
  2. Justin

    Ááʼ, Yootó hahoodzo yááʼ góneʼ.
    Yes, I am going to New Mexico.
  3. Jessica

    Kééyááł tʼáá ákooda?
    Is it really far?
  4. Justin

    Tʼáá ákooda, Justin yááʼ góneʼ.
    It really is, Justin is going.

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