How to Say “You Too” in Navajo

By Douglas Juan • Updated October 3, 2026

nitsʼą́ą́ʼ nídii

In Navajo, the phrase "you too" is expressed as nitsʼą́ą́ʼ nídii.

This phrase is used as a response to return a greeting or a well-wish to another person.

Did you know?

In Navajo culture, returning a greeting is an essential part of maintaining 'hózhó', a concept representing balance, harmony, and beauty in the world.
The phrase nitsʼą́ą́ʼ nídii is part of a language family called Athabaskan, which originated in Canada and Alaska before the people migrated south to the American Southwest.
The structure of the response implies that the speaker is acknowledging a truth that has been established by the first person, effectively saying 'that is also the truth for me'.

Example conversation

Tyler and Jessica are saying goodbye after a meeting.

Tyler

Hózhóogo aaʼjįʼ, Jessica.
Go in peace, Jessica.
Jessica

Nitsʼą́ą́ʼ nídii, Tyler.
You too, Tyler.
Tyler

Kʼéhgo dínééʼ.
Take care.
Jessica

Ááʼah.
Goodbye.

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About The Author

Douglas Juan

Hello, I am Douglas, an absolute Navajo language enthusiast. My passion for this beautiful language, coupled with my love for sharing knowledge, has inspired me to write numerous guides on common phrases and words. I enjoy exploring words from "Angel" to "Yucca" and everything in between. In my leisure time, you'll often find me experimenting with traditional Navajo recipes, strolling amidst nature, or enjoying a robust cup of traditional Navajo tea. Apache is spoken not far from Navajo, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Apache here too. Haash yinilyeii (that's how I say 'that's me' in Navajo)!

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