Yas Niłtʼees

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • Audio:(file)
  • IPA(key): /jɑ̀s nɪ̀ɬtʼéːs/

Noun

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Yas Niłtʼees

  1. January
    Díí yiziłígíí éí Yas Niłtʼees wolyé
    This month is called January.

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

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See also

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