tł'aaji'éé'
The Navajo word for pants is tł'aaji'éé'.
The term refers to a garment that covers the body from the waist downwards.
Meaning: garment covering the body from the waist downwards (noun)
Which one should you use?
Bínááhai is a formal term used to describe leggings, breeches or pants.
Did you know?
- The word tł'aaji'éé' contains a lateral ejective, a sound where air is forced out the sides of the tongue with a sharp burst from the throat.
- The word tł'aaji'éé' uses high tone marks (the accents on the vowels) which can change the meaning of the word entirely if omitted.
- The word tł'aaji'éé' contains a glottal stop, a sound made by briefly closing the vocal folds. This tiny pause is crucial for distinguishing the word from other similar-sounding Navajo terms.
Example conversation
Kyle and Michelle are getting ready for a trip.
- KyleMichelle, bee ádoolééh tł'aaji'éé'?Michelle, are you wearing pants?
- MichelleÁá', tł'aaji'éé' bee náníshyeeh.Yes, I am wearing pants.
- KyleTł'aaji'éé' bee nishłį́, łání nishłį́.I have pants, but only one pair.
- MichelleTł'aaji'éé' bee łichíí' náníshyeeh.I am wearing red pants.
