Diné Bizaad 

Vocabulary

Ch’iiyáán

The Navajo word for food. 

Cabbage

ch'il łigaai

cabbage

Beans

naa'ołí

beans

Carrots

ch’il behétł'óól łitsooí

carrots

Tomatoes

ch'il łichí'í

tomatoes

Pumpkins

naayízíłtsooí

pumpkin

Potatoes

nímasii

potatoes

Language Revitalization Commitment

The revitalization of Diné Bizaad is a shared responsibility. Through this resource, the Office of the President & Vice President reaffirms its commitment to preserving and strengthening the Navajo language for future generations—honoring our ancestors while empowering our youth.

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