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