doo hoł hatsʼíid da
The Navajo phrase for the adjective "sad" is doo hoł hatsʼíid da.
This phrase is used to describe a person or state of being that is feeling sorrow.
Meaning: feeling sorrow (adj)
Did you know?
- Many Navajo terms for emotion are linked to physical sensations in the body, reflecting a holistic view of the mind and physical health.
- Navajo is a tonal language, meaning the pitch used to say doo hoł hatsʼíid da can change the meaning of the words entirely.
- The concept of sorrow in Navajo is often intertwined with the idea of 'harmony' and the effort to return to a balanced state of being.
Example conversation
Tyler and Sarah are talking about a mutual friend.
- TylerHastiin bee náádááłgóó doo hoł hatsʼíid da.The man we talked about is sad.
- SarahÁádááł?Is he?
- TylerÁáshį́į́, doo hoł hatsʼíid da.Yes, he is sad.
- SarahYáʼátahí shį́į́ł.I will help him.
