How to Say “Pumpkin” in Navajo

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naayízí
The Navajo word for pumpkin is naayízí.
naayízí is used to refer to the fruit of the pumpkin plant.
Meaning: fruit of this plant (noun)

Did you know?

  • Pumpkins are part of the 'Three Sisters' agricultural tradition, where they are grown alongside corn and beans to protect the soil and keep pests away.
  • The word naayízí is derived from a root meaning 'to turn'. This refers to the way the pumpkin vine curls and twists as it grows across the ground.
  • Because the root of naayízí describes turning, it shares a conceptual link with other Navajo words describing spirals and circular motions.

Examples in context

  • Naayízí ayóólííʼ.
    The pumpkin is large.

Example conversation

Kyle and Jessica are looking at a garden.

  1. Kyle

    Naayízí łání łíní bidi'í?
    Is there a big pumpkin there?
  2. Jessica

    Áásháá, naayízí t'áá łání.
    Yes, the pumpkin is very big.
  3. Kyle

    Naayízí yishááł.
    I will pick the pumpkin.
  4. Jessica

    T'áá ákót'é.
    That is it.

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