tʼááłáʼí
/tʼɑ́ːɬɑ́ʔɪ́/
The Navajo word for one is tʼááłáʼí. Wiktionary also lists łáaʼii.
Meaning: cardinal number 1 (num)
Ways to say it
| Navajo | IPA |
|---|---|
| tʼááłáʼí | /tʼɑ́ːɬɑ́ʔɪ́/ |
| łáaʼii | /ɬɑ̂ːʔìː/ |
Use tʼááłáʼí when counting or referring to the number one itself. The phrase tʼááłáʼí béeso is used specifically to refer to a one dollar bill.
Which one should you use?
tʼááłáʼí is used when counting or referring to the number one itself.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/tʼɑ́ːɬɑ́ʔɪ́/
Did you know?
- The Navajo language utilizes a complex system of classifiers, meaning the way 'one' is expressed can change based on the shape or physical properties of the object being counted.
- In traditional Navajo culture, numbers are often associated with specific directions and colors, meaning 'one' can be linked to conceptual maps of the world.
- The word łáaʼii is related to the word łáihaʼ used in the Wailaki language of Northern California.
Example sentences for Navajo are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Brandon and Michelle are counting fruit in a bowl.
- BrandonÁáʼáą́ą́ʼ tʼááłáʼí bee łį́į́ʼ.There is only one apple.
- MichelleTʼááłáʼí tʼáá áéí?Is there only one?
- BrandonÁáł tʼááłáʼí bee łį́į́ʼ.Yes, there is only one.
- MichelleTʼááłáʼí bee łį́į́ʼ tʼééʼ.One is enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “one” translations and entries tʼááłáʼí, łáaʼii, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tʼááłáʼí, łáaʼii, CC BY-SA 4.0.
