ximopanōlti
singular, verb
The English phrase "welcome" is translated into Nahuatl as ximopanōlti. Wiktionary also lists panoa and ximopanōltih.
Meaning: greeting given upon someone's arrival (intj)
Ways to say it
| Nahuatl | Note |
|---|---|
| ximopanōlti | singular, verb |
| panoa | |
| ximopanōltih | plural, verb |
Which one should you use?
ximopanōlti is the singular form, while ximopanōltih is the plural form. The word panoa is also listed.
Did you know?
- The prefix 'xi-' used in ximopanōlti is an imperative marker, which transforms the phrase into a command to 'pass through' or 'go through'.
- The root panoa translates to 'to pass' or 'to cross', meaning a welcome is literally an invitation to cross a threshold.
- In many Nahuatl dialects, the concept of 'welcoming' is tied to the idea of 'passing through' a space, emphasizing the transition from being an outsider to being inside.
Example sentences for Nahuatl are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Juan greets Maria at his front door.
- JuanXimopanōlti, Maria!Welcome, Maria!
- MariaTlazohcamati, Juan.Thank you, Juan.
- JuanXimopanōlti in nōcali.Welcome into my home.
- MariaAmo nēyōltētl.It is no trouble.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “welcome” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
