How to say “Good morning” in Navajo
The most common way to say “good morning” in Navajo. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Yá'át'ééh abíní
In a sentence
English
Good morning, how are you?
Navajo
Yá'át'ééh abíní, Háálá ádiníshní?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good morning" in Navajo?
"Good morning" in Navajo is "Yá'át'ééh abíní". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Yá'át'ééh abíní" written in Navajo?
Navajo uses the Navajo alphabet, an alphabet. "Yá'át'ééh abíní" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Yá'át'ééh abíní" in Navajo?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Yá'át'ééh abíní" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Yá'át'ééh abíní" mean in English?
"Yá'át'ééh abíní" is the Navajo way of saying "Good morning" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good morning" in Navajo?
Many languages — including Navajo — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Yá'át'ééh abíní" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Navajo spoken?
Navajo is spoken by an estimated 170,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Navajo dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Navajo dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Yá'át'ééh abíní" or any other Navajo text.