How to Say “Poop” in Navajo

By Douglas Juan • Updated October 2, 2026

chąąʼ

/t͡ʃʰã̀ːʔ/

The English word "poop" is translated into Navajo as chąąʼ.

The term chąąʼ is used as a noun to refer to feces.

Meaning: feces (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

/tʃʰã̀ːʔ/

Did you know?

Navajo is an Athabaskan language, meaning the word chąąʼ is part of a family of languages that migrated from Siberia to North America.
In many Navajo contexts, directness about bodily functions can be considered impolite, so one might use euphemisms rather than the blunt chąąʼ.
Because Navajo is a tonal language, the pitch of the word chąąʼ is essential for it to be understood correctly by a native speaker.

Example conversation

Tyler and Jessica are cleaning up after a pet.

Tyler

Chąąʼ łichįįʼ.
The poop is smelly.
Jessica

Haaʼi chąąʼ bee ádaatʼééʼ.
I am cleaning up the poop.
Tyler

Tʼáá ákótʼé.
That is how it is.
Jessica

Hózhóón.
It is finished.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chąąʼ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.

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About The Author

Douglas Juan

Hello, I am Douglas, an absolute Navajo language enthusiast. My passion for this beautiful language, coupled with my love for sharing knowledge, has inspired me to write numerous guides on common phrases and words. I enjoy exploring words from "Angel" to "Yucca" and everything in between. In my leisure time, you'll often find me experimenting with traditional Navajo recipes, strolling amidst nature, or enjoying a robust cup of traditional Navajo tea. Apache is spoken not far from Navajo, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Apache here too. Haash yinilyeii (that's how I say 'that's me' in Navajo)!

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