Navajo Language Tohatchi DCPO1

Study Notes

Navajo Language Vocabulary

alch'i' adeez'a: Refers to a "Forked Hogan," a traditional Navajo dwelling structure featuring a forked entrance design.
hooghan nimazi: Translates to "Round Hogan," indicating a circular-shaped traditional Navajo house.
tacheeh: Means "sweat lodge," a structure specifically built for ritual cleansing and body purification practices in the Navajo culture.
baa nistsoos: Indicates the action "I am giving the flat, flexible, sheet-like object to him or her," showcasing a common verb structure in Navajo.
Baa nishjooł: Translates to "I am giving the matted, or tangled object to him or her," illustrating another verb conjugation.
Baa nishnííł: Represents "I am giving the two objects/plural objects to him or her," emphasizing Navajo usage of plural forms in the context of giving.
Baa nishłé: Means "I am giving the flexible, elongated object to him or her," demonstrating specificity in object description.
Baa nishheeh: Denotes "I am giving the soft bulky object/objects in a bag to him or her," highlighting the concept of handling objects stored within a bag.
Baa nishtłeeh: Refers to "I am giving the mushy object to him or her," acknowledging different textures in object identification.
Baa nishkaah: Indicates "I am giving the object in an open container to him or her," signifying the relationship between objects and their containers in transactions.
Baa nishtííh: Means "I am giving the rigid, elongated object to him or her," which underlines the characteristics of objects involved in the action of giving.
k'os: Translates to "clouds," a natural phenomenon significant in Navajo culture and storytelling.
daadilkal': Means "door," a crucial architectural element in Navajo structures.
Adee': Refers to a "fleshy, typically large fruit with a hard skin," which can include various edible varieties, reflecting the relationship between nature and culture.

Description

Test your knowledge of Navajo vocabulary related to traditional structures and actions. This quiz covers terms like 'forked hogan' and 'sweat lodge,' providing definitions to enhance your understanding of the language. Challenge yourself and deepen your appreciation for Navajo culture!