ma’choh
The English word wolf is ma’choh in Apache. Wiktionary also lists ba’choh and ba'cho.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Apache |
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| ma’choh |
| ba’choh |
| ba'cho |
| mbaaʼtsu |
The phrase is used to refer to the animal known as a wolf.
Which one should you use?
The forms ma’choh, ba’choh and ba'cho are all variations for the word wolf, while mbaaʼtsu is another form used for the same animal.
Did you know?
- Because of the sacred status of the animal, some elders might avoid using the specific word ma’choh in certain outdoor settings to avoid attracting the animal's attention through a direct name.
- In Apache culture, the wolf is often viewed as a sibling or relative rather than just a wild animal. This kinship can change how the word is used in storytelling to reflect respect and connection.
- The glottal stop in ma’choh is not just a pronunciation detail but a consonant in the Apache alphabet, meaning it is as vital as 'p' or 't'.
Example sentences for Apache are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Robert and Sarah are walking in the forest.
- RobertMa’choh nna’ááh!A wolf is running!
- SarahT’iiyáá’ bee?Where is it?
- RobertMa’choh t’iiyáá’.The wolf is over there.
- SarahDíí nna’ááh.Now it is running.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wolf” translations and entries ba'cho, mbaaʼtsu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
