Hoozdoh
The English phrase Phoenix refers to the capital city of Arizona in Navajo as Hoozdoh.
Hoozdoh is used as a proper noun to refer to the city of Phoenix, Arizona.
Meaning: capital city of Arizona, United States (noun)
Did you know?
- The name Hoozdoh literally translates to 'a warm area' or 'it is a warm place'.
- Navajo place names often describe the physical characteristics of the land rather than naming it after people or legends.
Examples in context
- Hoozdohgóósh dishooʼáázh?Are you two going to Phoenix?This sentence shows how to use Hoozdoh when asking if someone is traveling to the city.Tatoeba #7269784 by azraelgnosis, translation #7269785 by azraelgnosis
Example conversation
Brandon and Michelle are discussing their travel plans.
- BrandonHoozdoh nihił hózhǫ́.Phoenix is nice for us.
- MichelleÁáshááł t'áá ákót'é.I think so too.
- BrandonHoozdoh bił hózhǫ́ǫ́ʼ.It's pleasant there in Phoenix.
- MichelleDoo t'áá łééʼ yááʼ.I haven't been there in a long time.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hoozdoh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
