tsʼídá ditsʼaʼí da
The Navajo phrase for "quiet" (with little sound) is tsʼídá ditsʼaʼí da.
Meaning: with little sound (adj)
Did you know?
- In Navajo culture, the concept of 'quiet' is deeply linked to the philosophy of Hózhó, which represents a state of harmony, balance and beauty.
- During World War II, the Navajo language was used to create an unbreakable code, where words for nature and environment were used to mask military targets.
- The Navajo language is part of the Athabaskan family, meaning it is more closely related to languages in Alaska and Canada than to neighboring Pueblo languages.
Example conversation
Kyle and Amanda enter a library.
- KyleTsʼídá ditsʼaʼí da kʼééʼ dadiitʼą́.It is very quiet in here.
- AmandaÁáʼáá, tʼáá ditsʼaʼí da.Yes, it is very quiet.
- KyleHózhóóhgo ditsʼaʼí da.It is quiet for a while.
- AmandaDoolʼééʼ, tʼáá ditsʼaʼí da.Exactly, it is very quiet.
