ádí
The Navajo word for "older sister" is ádí.
Meaning: single-word translations (noun)
Did you know?
- The term ádí is a cognate of the word oda used by the Lower Tanana people in Alaska.
- The word ádí is part of a complex kinship system where terms change depending on whether the sister is related through the father or the mother.
- Navajo kinship terms are often used as respectful titles for people who are not blood relatives but hold a similar role in the community.
Examples in context
- Ádí yinayahííłkááʔShe is my older sister.
- Ádí biniinaaIt is because of my older sister.
Example conversation
Justin and Amanda are looking at family photos.
- JustinKʼééʼyááłtį́į́ʼ nihíníyááł, ádí?Is this person in the photo your older sister?
- AmandaÁáʼgo, ádí tʼaa ííshą́ą́.Yes, my older sister is very beautiful.
- JustinKʼad ádí bee łání?Does your older sister live here now?
- AmandaHááł, ádí tʼáá łééʼtah.No, my older sister is far away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ádí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
