My Introduction in the Navajo Language

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14 жыл бұрын

When a person introduces themselves in Navajo formally, they share personal information about themselves, such as their clans, where their from, & their family. In this vid, I posted my own introduction. I've included other things such as favorite movie, favorite songs, etc.
These last items are usually not given in a formal Navajo introduction but I thought it would be cool to hear what that would sound like. Enjoy!
Note: English subtitiles are included if you have little to no understanding of the Navajo language, but annotations must be set to ON to see the subtitles!
This video is also a video that incorporates how to say the numbers one through ten in Navajo.

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@timeofnebula 14 жыл бұрын

This is great! I'm Iroquois and it is difficult to find people as fluent as you are in a Native language... a lot of people don't realize how much culture language is, it's all culture.

@Paulbarbato 14 жыл бұрын

Wow! I've only heard Navajo spoke once when I was passing through Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona. It's Such a unique-sounding language with consonant sounds like no other in the world!

@PapiIIon 14 жыл бұрын

Hi Atabaşkan brother! Greetings from Turkey.

@evakrlls 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your introduction in the Navajo language. I'm highly interested in languages and cultures. So you gave me a good first impression. Thank you! I'm a German teacher and a passionate handspinner and follower of your famous artist Clara Sherman. Her videos taught me how to spin wool with a Navajo spindle. Greetings from Germany, Eva

@PamOnodera 12 жыл бұрын

Cool! I'm 100% Navajo and I've sub to your Ch. I been living in Japan for 20 yrs and it would be great to get to know the language again. It would be cool if we can become friends. My dad lives in Chinle so I know that area very well. Fished Tsaile often. Great memories. ^^

@delluminous 14 жыл бұрын

Yá'át'ééh, Terry, and ahehee! I'm thrilled to find your videos--they are so helpful! I started studying Navajo last year. I've found books & CDs but it helps even more to see you speaking. I am a bilagaana but I love traveling in Diné Bikeyah, and I find the language beautiful and fascinating.

@CiegoEnamorado 12 жыл бұрын

I think it's wonderful that you're preserving and passing on knowledge of the Navajo language by recording this video. It's inspiring when so many are turning away from their roots and languages are dying by handfuls every day... :)

@MrNidalboss 14 жыл бұрын

ok .. thank u soo much for this video. im always proud of those ppl who keep thier traditions alive . also thank u ,cuz your video shows me how my love talks.

@Kiiyaani 10 жыл бұрын

Daebak, Big Bang! lol, Your dialect is quite different from mine, but I've also been told I sound funny too. Good job with your Navajo videos -Fighting ^_^

@0Sortam0 14 жыл бұрын

2LynxRunner: Большие планы. :) Учитывая то, что все упомянутые языки относятся к совершенно разным языковым семьям. Удачи в освоении! :) 2daybreakwarrior: Great video! I always had interest in Indian culture and languages. It is very glad to see that navajo language is still alive and used by people. You're great, man. Best wishes from Ukraine!

@LaVal9923 14 жыл бұрын

Very beautifully done. The navajo language is indeed a beautiful language!

@dianesmith2249 11 жыл бұрын

This was a nice change, wonderful to meet you, I enjoy your cooking shows. I hope to see you somewhere and greet you. I will try out the berry pudding this month with my family. Your recipe is easier than my grandmothers, thank you again

@phoenixicarus 13 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I wish I had more opportunity to speak my tribal language but lack of Navajo speakers makes it difficult. It's nice just to hear some speak.

@ayyahze 14 жыл бұрын

That is sooo awesome!!!! you blessed my socks off!!!! I am not as fluent in Navajo like I would like to be but if i can listen to you I know I can it back!

@merkleys05 13 жыл бұрын

Hi! This is great video! I love it because I am a Navajo, and to hear the Navajo lanuage takes me back to my childhood. I live in Utah 1 mile from the Idaho border and am married to a white man. I get teased, not in a bad way, but they say that I am a poor excuse for and indian. I don't even eat meat and become a vegetarian. My Navajo friend calls me a valley girl. Anyways keep these videos coming. Keep up the good work.

@Kateydid18 5 жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate the captions in both navajo and english so I can listen, translate and learn.

@480leeann 12 жыл бұрын

i love your vids- helps me more and more with my navajo! thanks!

@Nativwildchick2000 13 жыл бұрын

You really put yourself out there haha I've been living in the city for far too long I too come from LA haha it's nice to hear a good introduction haha kinda made me blush =P

@dezbaah 14 жыл бұрын

sweet...! this is a cool video! it inspires me to learn dine bazaad more. (; very good navajo! props..

@maryhiggins7908 8 жыл бұрын

Love this video, I found it in my text book and looked it up. I loved listening to the language :)

@HammerInPeace 12 жыл бұрын

Pharmacist, has a hardworking family, fluent in Navajo, watches Avatar: the Last Airbender, AND listens to Shakira and Big Bang? YOU, my friend, are an AWESOME combination of things! Keep on keepin on :D

@Fallennyte 14 жыл бұрын

I give you credit for admiting you like Sexy Back! Navajo is one of the most beautiful languages I have ever had the honor of hearing. Thank you very much for sharing it with us.

@saiyouken 13 жыл бұрын

Wow, that sounds so great how you speak so narural Thank you for sharing.

@navajochic 14 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing ur videos, really funny stuff and awsome u proclaim God in ur vids. and aldo i am learning my language so i be watch'n more to better understand, like the captions helps tons... God bless :)

@qualqui 14 жыл бұрын

NIZHONI!!! Don't understand Dineh but i love the sound of native language*,...ROCK ON daybreakwarrior! = ) *And very thankful for the english translation,...hehe!

@diamondpeakproductions 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your channel. Perhaps on day soon we will meet, because I believe it would be a good thing. Peace and love to you and yours.

@G10Zero 14 жыл бұрын

i think you have a gift of a culture and an in site into a culture that you should pass on before it gets lost i do envy you and would have loved in my life to speak and belong to a culture that so many people know nothing about i take my hat off to you all the best Alex

@MuseofLullabys 12 жыл бұрын

Avatar the Last Air Bender! And may I say your language is beautiful! I've taken Spanish and French, but I have to say, your language is by far the most interesting.

@chidii19 14 жыл бұрын

awesome video! Im from Tuba, could hear your central rez accent! Cool tho! God Bless . . .

@thequeen4486 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Working on mine in Ahtna and hope to get to this level sometime soon. Thanks for the inspiration.

@mookiecookiebits 14 жыл бұрын

I wish I was fluent in Navajo. I can only introduce myself! I love how you speak Navajo so fluently! 8D

@kctjohnson 14 жыл бұрын

I wish I'd learned to speak Navajo when I moved out here to AZ. Hey sha hastiin is also from Lukachukai! :D

@MrBreeze505 14 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done.....Perhaps I will see you in the Duke city....or maybe one back home.......

@cirqueraven91 13 жыл бұрын

Wow... You're amazing... It is hard for me to believe a guy like you hasn't been married yet... at least during the making of this video. I hope to end up with someone as educated and cultured...

@camroy2007 14 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@s.i.m.t.r.a.s.h 10 жыл бұрын

Stumbled across this video while searching up the Navajo language here on KZfaq and I see you have a lot of videos of you speaking Navajo. Was Navajo your first language? I wish I could speak it as fluent as you, I only know enough to keep up a conversation. I'm Navajo from my dad :) Also it's really cool that you're a BigBang fan as well :)

@ScottPilgramIsMyHero 12 жыл бұрын

I'M PROUD TO BE A NAVAJO!

@grimdesaye6534 Жыл бұрын

Hello very cool thank you Good Sir:) God Bless.

@lcortezusc 13 жыл бұрын

Hello my name is Luz and I will be heading down to NM to Twin Pines and Bisti this summer to work with a missionary org in order to serve the Navajo Reservations i mentioned. Was looking to find info on the Navajo and came across your video. Thought it was super cool. Any advice on NM. Look like you are in Arizona with your church.

@kaci7789 11 жыл бұрын

Ur awesome!!

@daybreakwarrior 14 жыл бұрын

No prob... good job on your vid!

@purespirit9 14 жыл бұрын

Wow your so good with your navajo language, i couldn't have done better, i'm like a dumb navajo but i do well with what i know. Maybe i should learn the differcult ones from you...lol. Post more plz! ;)

@rebeccajohnson8648 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is a great and very descriptive intro. I need help with my introduction.. would you be able to help me?

@JanSparkles1 11 жыл бұрын

Would you be interested in translating the Serenity Prayer and the Twelve Steps of AA in Navajo? I was just wondering. I want to learn how to say it in Navajo...Thanks

@driazia 13 жыл бұрын

Yá'át'ééh. That's pretty much all my Navajo. I can't believe you like Amazing wedding cakes. hahaha. I

@ashkii87 14 жыл бұрын

Ya'at'eeh. Shi ei ryan yinishye. doola do' nizhonigoo yanilti'. :D Shi ei dine bizaad ch'ee binahoosh'aah. I understand it but can't speak it well. i must say... that was pretty interesting and baa dloh hasin ntee'. :D make more

@piscesbaby1986 13 жыл бұрын

Iam 1/2 navajo..my mom is full blooded kiayoni...i cant spell that lol but i only kno her clan ...you should do some teaching videos ...i really wish to learn ..

@chidii19 14 жыл бұрын

@wobeck chek u out with your high tones and slash L's! Cool! howd you do that!?

@jaguarundilady4511 10 жыл бұрын

How can I get in touch with you? Are you on Facebook? I graduated UNM too, but a long time ago. I'm trying to learn some Navajo even though I'm not Native American ( I have my reasons). Anyhow, I have some questions. Can I contact you?

@Ricky_Desch 11 жыл бұрын

What word format did you use for the typing? Is it something I can buy online or at the Trading Post? Thanks.

@Walkinghorse312 7 жыл бұрын

Yatah my friend I am Little Brave Man of the Lakota people to the North But I am very interested in Learning the Deni Tongue as well aho

@3DManbearpig 13 жыл бұрын

how do you say Family i really need to know

@RoyalKnightVIII 12 жыл бұрын

Hmmm how do you saw, awesome or cool in Dine? Hmm maybe Avtar the Last Airbender can be translated like it is elsehwere as The Legend of Aang (how's that in Dine?

@daybreakwarrior 13 жыл бұрын

@3DManbearpig You would say “bił kééhasht’íinii”!

@lokifb1 12 жыл бұрын

Lol, cute video.

@dragonflytaniilai4110 Жыл бұрын

Yá’át’ééh Abíní 👋🏾 Awww I love our Diné Bizaad 💜 Axhé’héé for teaching us Have a great day! DayBreakWarrior

@palmapanfu 12 жыл бұрын

I am part inuit (chukchi) but I dont speak my language! :( I tried to learn but there arent enough resources, id have to go see an elder...

@RoyalKnightVIII 12 жыл бұрын

@wobeck Nizhóní! Now Aang Bahane' would be cool to see eh?

@daybreakwarrior 13 жыл бұрын

@thunderheart226 Yeah, I am! :-)

@thunderheart226 13 жыл бұрын

i wanna know if you consider ppl such as the tzotzil Quechua and aymara inuits and mapuche to be native americans?i know thats a lose word but i dont wanna use indian for obvious reasons. not trying to start a war just asking since many ppl dont consider NA from latin america/canada to be "native american".and by that i mean "race" i think evo morales is a good example he looks pure 100% native.i know its implying usa natives but do u consider them to be "cousins"like English r 2 the germans?

@apwarrior99 11 жыл бұрын

Hey there! I happened to run into your comment just now. I couldn't send u a message so I'll just do it one here. I see you've been living in Japan. I'm a Navajo going to travel to Tokyo in a few weeks on June 8th. I was wondering if you can show me around a bit and help me get familiar with some of the things there. I have others I'm gonna meet too, but not at the airport.

@stlouisramsfan03 13 жыл бұрын

Nizhonigo shinaałi naaskid! Nizhonigo dinék’eji yaniłtí ’óó así nizhoni! Diné badaiiho naa yadaałti’ii handii daané at’eendí yaniłti!

@krazybabygirl789 8 жыл бұрын

You're my brother.... or my yáázh. I'm To'aheedliini as well :)

@mattycro3868 5 жыл бұрын

Im Tó aheedliini too.

@triemzftw6321 9 жыл бұрын

Hey your my dad by clan :)

@thunderheart226 13 жыл бұрын

are you full native?

@merkleys05 13 жыл бұрын

@merkleys05 By the way my husband gave me a Native Name "Runs-On-Eliptical" LOL.

@blueCherrie494 14 жыл бұрын

Hahaha you're funny! (:

@thunderheart226 13 жыл бұрын

again not trying to insult anyone.the word NA can mean many things i think they might change it soon since that word is in debate from what ive read on wikipedia. its just that you can easily go to peru or bolivia and pass as a local.my friends father is from peru and you look just like him thats why i asked that earlier question. just wondering are you Christian?what denomination j/w

@PamOnodera 11 жыл бұрын

Did you find me on FB? I might have decline your request because I thought you were one of my little sister's strange friends. Can you send another one? Sorry to bother.

@wildboi72 8 жыл бұрын

Are you aware of the Dene of northern canada?

@cassiemorris867 7 жыл бұрын

Joseph Anderson The Diné is located throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. Not of Northern Canada.

@wildboi72 7 жыл бұрын

The Sayisi Dene, (People of the East), are Chipewyan, a Dene First Nation Aboriginal peoples of Canada group living in northern Manitoba. They are members of the "Sayisi Dene First Nation (Tadoule Lake, Manitoba)" (58°42′43″N 98°28′50″WCoordinates: 58°42′43″N 98°28′50″W) and are notable for living a nomadic caribou-hunting and gathering existence.

@brodyhill1449 6 жыл бұрын

jojo I know that we are your cousins and we have met once before at the Chicago 1893 World's Fair.

@driazia 13 жыл бұрын

omg I

@cayetanobetty 13 жыл бұрын

wow thats great speaking i can't speak well everyone says when i speak i speak funny

@jayyazzie8543 6 жыл бұрын

Im your nalí clan wise

@thunderheart226 13 жыл бұрын

@LightCardMagic no culture? everyone has a background or has your family been in america for a really long time to the point where you are all just english speakers.