Yas Niłtʼees

Navajo

Etymology

yas (“snow”) + niłtʼees (“frying, roasting”). Compare Western Apache Zas Nłtʼees (“December, roasting snow”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /jɑ̀s nɪ̀ɬtʼèːs/

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Noun

Yas Niłtʼees

1. January

   Díí yiziłígíí éí Yas Niłtʼees wolyé

   This month is called January.

Usage notes

So named because the snow roasts the skin, or causes frostbite.

Synonyms

• Zas Niłtʼees

See also

Gregorian calendar months: náhidizídígííedit

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