How to say “How are you?” in Navajo
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Navajo. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Háálá ádiníshní?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Navajo
Yá'át'ééh, Háálá ádiníshní?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Navajo?
"How are you?" in Navajo is "Háálá ádiníshní?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Háálá ádiníshní?" written in Navajo?
Navajo uses the Navajo alphabet, an alphabet. "Háálá ádiníshní?" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Háálá ádiníshní?" in Navajo?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Háálá ádiníshní?" 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 "Háálá ádiníshní?" mean in English?
"Háálá ádiníshní?" is the Navajo way of saying "How are you?" 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 "How are you?" in Navajo?
Many languages — including Navajo — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Háálá ádiníshní?" 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 "Háálá ádiníshní?" or any other Navajo text.