áchį́į́h
/ʔɑ́t͡ʃʰĩ́ːh/
The Navajo word for "nose" is áchį́į́h.
The word refers to the protuberance on the face.
Meaning: protuberance on the face (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔɑ́tʃʰĩ́ːh/
Did you know?
- The term áchį́į́h is a cognate of the Gwich'in word antsį́h, showing a linguistic link across thousands of miles.
- Navajo is part of the Athabaskan language family, meaning áchį́į́h shares an ancient ancestor with languages spoken in Alaska and Canada.
- The Navajo language uses a complex system of tones, meaning the pitch used to say áchį́į́h is essential to its meaning.
Examples in context
- Áchį́į́h tʼáá áłíkwíí.The nose is very small.
Example conversation
Tyler and Michelle are looking at a drawing of a face.
- TylerÁchį́į́h tʼáá ałtsoóʼ.The nose is too big.
- MichelleÁáł lą́ʼ.It is small.
- TylerÁchį́į́h bee łóóh.The nose looks funny.
- MichelleTʼáá áłtsoóʼ.It is just big.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nose” translations and entries áchį́į́h, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries áchį́į́h, CC BY-SA 4.0.
