Not only had we forgotten what the words meant, we had forgotten what our own greetings meant. "Peace on earth, goodwill towards men, God be with you, be safe"
I am a 39yr old female, learing navajo and I want to be sure I am accurate and im glad I found him. He will give me better insight. Thank you so much for the video. Ill be watching more
I just want to let you know that I have been watching your videos almost obsessively. I'm going through an extremely rough time in my life right now and to be honest, I have been depressed. Your videos and your teachings give me so much to think about and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I've watched a couple of your videos so far and have really enjoyed how wonderfully informative and interesting they are, and the loving way you talk about everything. I was so glad you had a video on this, we looked at a house as a potential purchase today with Yá’át’ééh painted on the front door. After looking it up and listening to your video I love it and definitely wouldn't change it if we bought. So neat. Thank you!
Something that I was told growing us as a Navajo young lady was that Hágóónéh. Meant come with me or let's go. Hágóó meant come here or let's go.. I never heard that term. But it's always good to here new and old teachings and to also come compare them.. Thank you Wally I do appreciate your teaching and words of knowledge. Yááhèèát.
The native Hawaiian language never had a good bye either. Aloha which means hello, good bye , and love was used. However, this word and its meaning has been lost in translation over time and people think of it as just a greeting. ALO -HA. Ha means breathe or the breath of life. ALO is a term of endearment. When combined, it holds a deeper spiritual, and emotional conveyance of feeling. The Ha or breath runs deep. Native's pasted on there breath before dying. There was no such thing as kissing. Heads bent forward with noses touching one another was sharing each others precious self in breath.
This is very beautiful thank you for sharing. My daughter is Polynesian aswell shes not Hawaiian she is Samoan from her dads side. I have been doing alot of research on their language its important for her to know that side of her aswell as her Nde native side from me . our launguages are important and should be protected and cherished
I'm really moved seeing the Marine Corps medallian on the beaded necklace. That's very special. I'm sure there are many other languages where the "hello" and "goodbye" have more meaning, but I only have a shallow knowledge of a few languages. In Mandarin, a once-popular greeting was "ni chi le ma?" or just "chi le ma?" ("chur-luh-mah?" or "tsuh-luh-ma?" depending on the region) which translates to "have you eaten?" And a still-popular farewell is "man zou" ("mon zoh") which literally translates to "walk slowly" and means "be careful as you go".
I used to live in the Navajo in Newcomb NM. I loved it. I learned some things. I miss it. I learned through DNA I have roots through my grandmother side my father mother I am Navajo, my brother sent everything to the University of New Mexico still learning❤ 3:52
Heck yess. Give immortality to your people's knowledge and ways!! This is a beautiful effort and I might not belong to your people, but I am moved to see this happening. May blessings rain down on you and your beautiful people. 🙏
I just gave an uber ride to some guys who speak Navajo. They pronounced yá’át’ééh a little bit different. It was more like yá't'ééh. The t sound was very aspirated and almost had an s sound after it.
If my ancestors wouldn't rush to the center of Europe and had gone instead of this to the North, who knows without connection to Persian, turcic, indo-european languages it would look exactly like navajo. That eruptive sounds is so similar to ours.
We all see it and say it YATAHAY because of our poor schooling in English (and hearing that word in movies). But that is not the word he said. I hear--- yacht A. Yacht as in the boat.
@@rogerlibby14613 - thank you. Tony Hillerman thanks you as well. There appear to be lots of exhalations in the Navajo spoken words and I love the sound of it.
@@dennismason3740 I also like to hear these teachers using their first language knowledge. But when I speak Cherokee (poorly) I end up using words from different dialects with no attempt at nasal or glottal sounds, I'm too old to pick it up now.
I love these videos and I love learning your language. Am I allowed to say these words? I have no one to say them to except my elder boss who studies Native American culture. When she reads history books we try to use phrases from Native American language but maybe we shouldn't do that.
Wish there was more videos like this. But native people have their own ways, so I think social media is something they use very little, peace and respect to him and his people
I don't know for certain, but the Cheyenne say 'Aho', maybe someone thought they were saying 'How'? I know because I used to watch 'Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman' and the Cheyenne would greet each other saying that word. Maybe someone could clarify if it's true, as I am making an observation - when they say 'Aho', it sounds like 'How'.
I’m like fully white but I’m just here cause I saw on Duolingo that these were the words (it’s also indigenous people’s day W) for hello and goodbye but I was just wondering what they sounded like in use so thanks
Mr. Brown? is a good man, His videos Lifts me up so much. A lot of us are so sick of evil in this world!! His words of Wisdom is so comforting. I'm NDN& Irish.
You guys might get mad at me. But we all have different gods. Now the whole gods white gods. We all have different gods and the reason why we speak. Navajo is in the english that our ancestors ran. But the reason why some of us say yeah, I can't do each other. It's cause we aren't available and nobody understands that language upset and I have a whole people. And if you aren't available people, you would understand the slang group of mine.Yeah I tend to bend that my name is sharon nelson
Neither did my people. *Chi pisa la cho* is meaning until our paths cross. "Bye" is a permanent term, as if to imply that you die when you leave my presence (you don't.)
Ahéheeʼ so much Grandfather Wally and Shane. This adds to my understanding of how Yáʼátʼééh is used to mean one ʼlikes somethingʼ as well. Hágoonee as well. I love learning the deeper meanings of these words.
I keep saying “just one more video”.
Omg SAME X100! 😂😩😩😩😂
Not only had we forgotten what the words meant, we had forgotten what our own greetings meant. "Peace on earth, goodwill towards men, God be with you, be safe"
The Navajo language and its culture are fascinating. Thanks for this video!
As always, honored to learn from you Grandfather. Blessings.
I am a 39yr old female, learing navajo and I want to be sure I am accurate and im glad I found him. He will give me better insight. Thank you so much for the video. Ill be watching more
How do you learn the language? I‘m interested in but i can’t find an lesson
@@ulricheckardt538
Duolingo has a course now.
I just started, not easy but very fascinating
@@ulricheckardt538duolingo
I just want to let you know that I have been watching your videos almost obsessively. I'm going through an extremely rough time in my life right now and to be honest, I have been depressed. Your videos and your teachings give me so much to think about and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I've watched a couple of your videos so far and have really enjoyed how wonderfully informative and interesting they are, and the loving way you talk about everything.
I was so glad you had a video on this, we looked at a house as a potential purchase today with Yá’át’ééh painted on the front door. After looking it up and listening to your video I love it and definitely wouldn't change it if we bought. So neat. Thank you!
Something that I was told growing us as a Navajo young lady was that Hágóónéh. Meant come with me or let's go. Hágóó meant come here or let's go.. I never heard that term. But it's always good to here new and old teachings and to also come compare them.. Thank you Wally I do appreciate your teaching and words of knowledge. Yááhèèát.
Is that how you spell it? I always thought it was Hágoónee
Diné Navaho Ha ko néh 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏿
Thank you.
Hágoónee'
May I just say: Thank you for your time and teaching. I am grateful.
May the light shine in you and throughout!
So glad we have this on video. Otherwise, it would just be forgotten and lost to time.
The native Hawaiian language never had a good bye either. Aloha which means hello, good bye , and love was used. However, this word and its meaning has been lost in translation over time and people think of it as just a greeting. ALO -HA. Ha means breathe or the breath of life.
ALO is a term of endearment. When combined, it holds a deeper spiritual, and emotional conveyance of feeling. The Ha or breath runs deep. Native's pasted on there breath before dying. There was no such thing as kissing. Heads bent forward with noses touching one another was sharing each others precious self in breath.
This is very beautiful thank you for sharing. My daughter is Polynesian aswell shes not Hawaiian she is Samoan from her dads side. I have been doing alot of research on their language its important for her to know that side of her aswell as her Nde native side from me . our launguages are important and should be protected and cherished
^*natives, not native’s ^”pasted on ^*their, (not there) breath before dying”- um… Fuggin’ huh??🙄🤷♂️🤦♂️
Who tf asked for a grammar nazi! 🙄🤷🏽♂️
*Chi pisa la cho*
There is no good bye in my culture either. Only "until our paths cross once more."
@@spanqueluv9ertroll much. I understood what was meant through the context of the thread. What was said was beautiful, spiritual and very personal
I'm really moved seeing the Marine Corps medallian on the beaded necklace. That's very special.
I'm sure there are many other languages where the "hello" and "goodbye" have more meaning, but I only have a shallow knowledge of a few languages. In Mandarin, a once-popular greeting was "ni chi le ma?" or just "chi le ma?" ("chur-luh-mah?" or "tsuh-luh-ma?" depending on the region) which translates to "have you eaten?" And a still-popular farewell is "man zou" ("mon zoh") which literally translates to "walk slowly" and means "be careful as you go".
I used to live in the Navajo in Newcomb NM. I loved it. I learned some things. I miss it. I learned through DNA I have roots through my grandmother side my father mother I am Navajo, my brother sent everything to the University of New Mexico still learning❤ 3:52
We need more like you
Heck yess.
Give immortality to your people's knowledge and ways!!
This is a beautiful effort and I might not belong to your people, but I am moved to see this happening. May blessings rain down on you and your beautiful people. 🙏
Thank you, sir, for your wisdom and your service
Thank you so much, I am learning/growing in my culture. Blessings... Take Care, 💜
Yá'at'ééh Diné Nizhóní ❤️🥰 Thank You Wally for Your Teachings ... You and Shane are Definitely Blessings to the Navajo Nation ❤
☀️🌵🌻🪘🥁🌦️🦅🪶
Thank you. My great respect and best wishes
Write it in the description so that we can write and read it daily.
Thank you, I appreciate your wisdom.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Mr. Brown and Shane!
I just gave an uber ride to some guys who speak Navajo. They pronounced yá’át’ééh a little bit different. It was more like yá't'ééh. The t sound was very aspirated and almost had an s sound after it.
Ty for teaching this traditional language this will live forever in spirit 🔥
Do you know that DuoLingo actually has a free course for the Navojo langue. I tried a couple lessons. It's really really hard for me.
I've tried it too. It's difficult to learn.
It's not the best course for Navajo. It's not well made. I'm a native speaker and it's far from perfect.
I just want to learn this because I want to know my family’s Navajo traditions and what we speak
If my ancestors wouldn't rush to the center of Europe and had gone instead of this to the North, who knows without connection to Persian, turcic, indo-european languages it would look exactly like navajo. That eruptive sounds is so similar to ours.
Ayor anosh' ni --- I love you in Navajo
I just really live hearing about all the ways! Thank you thank thank you x 1000!! 🙏✨💛💚💙💜❤
You have guided me to internal peace. For that I thank you.
Cheers from Italy 👋🏻🇮🇹 and thanks for the knowledge and wise words
Buongiorno! Sono Navajo ma imparo la lingua italiana.
MUCH RESPECT TO MY ELDERS❤💛🖤🤍THANK YOU MY ANCESTORS
Thank you for sharing 🌱
Wow. That author spelled it "ya-ta-hey" or something like that. I'm so glad that it is defined and spelled.
We all see it and say it YATAHAY because of our poor schooling in English (and hearing that word in movies). But that is not the word he said. I hear--- yacht A. Yacht as in the boat.
@@rogerlibby14613 - thank you. Tony Hillerman thanks you as well. There appear to be lots of exhalations in the Navajo spoken words and I love the sound of it.
@@dennismason3740 I also like to hear these teachers using their first language knowledge. But when I speak Cherokee (poorly) I end up using words from different dialects with no attempt at nasal or glottal sounds, I'm too old to pick it up now.
@@rogerlibby14613 I'm still learning the intro song. It's probably a greeting or blessing or just a "hey-ya" for musical greeting.
@@dennismason3740 You didn't pick an easy language to learn--- just don't use a beat from The Hu Band.
Ty so much for sharing, or as my people say meegewich,
My youngest grew up and graduated in Crpt.
This was very helpful!
Thank you sir 😀👍🏼
Can you please make more language lessons! ? We love your videos! 🙏🏽🧡🔥
Thank you sir 🙏🏻
In the year 1989 I had been near the Navajo reservation. There at little stores the word "Yah-ta-hey" was written. I thought it meant "store",
Yá'át'ééh From Phoenix AZ
So nizhóní yeeʼ.
So beautiful..
Love all your video Ahéhee'--> Thank you.
Crazy how different tribes have similar dialects. Paiutes have a similar greeting!
He is beautiful. Thank you.
I'm so glad I found this.
I highly respect this man
Pass this knowledge ☀🌠☀ the knowledge of the advanced indigenous peoples
Beautiful language
Can you explain sexuality and gender in the Navajo culture?
@Xochitl Fuchs thank you!
That's a good way to think of things!
Thanks again as usual 😊👍✊✌️🙏💯
Thank you
Hello Does the words from Star Wars YATEJ YATEJ KOW´A WO´´KI´E MEA´´´NS somethings on NAVAJO?
thankyou for the video
I love these videos and I love learning your language.
Am I allowed to say these words? I have no one to say them to except my elder boss who studies Native American culture.
When she reads history books we try to use phrases from Native American language but maybe we shouldn't do that.
How do you say I'm sorry in Navajo?
God Bless my dears ❤️😘 Thank you my dears ❤️❤️🌈☀️💞😘
married to a navajo woman for 45 years..never was explained like that
“Goodbye” was originally godbwye. That’s a shortening (contraction) for "God be with ye” (God be with you).
In India we say Namastee 🙏
And we bow down, we bow down to the God that resides inside each one of us, and also it teaches us humility and love.
Wish there was more videos like this. But native people have their own ways, so I think social media is something they use very little, peace and respect to him and his people
ádaa áhojilyą́ then... How to spell the remaining phrase?
Oh Beautiful Linguage What Country ?
United States, Navajo is an Indigenous language to North America
🙏 Thanks Wally.
Yá'át'ééh!👐
why do they say how as a greeting in the movies
I don't know for certain, but the Cheyenne say 'Aho', maybe someone thought they were saying 'How'? I know because I used to watch 'Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman' and the Cheyenne would greet each other saying that word. Maybe someone could clarify if it's true, as I am making an observation - when they say 'Aho', it sounds like 'How'.
It comes from the Dakota/Lakota language. Their word for 'Hello' is 'Háu'.
Old Chief Wooden Head sent me here to learn hello and goodbye
I’m like fully white but I’m just here cause I saw on Duolingo that these were the words (it’s also indigenous people’s day W) for hello and goodbye but I was just wondering what they sounded like in use so thanks
Diné Navaho Ha ko néh 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏿
Mr. Brown? is a good man, His videos
Lifts me up so much. A lot of us are so
sick of evil in this world!! His words of
Wisdom is so comforting. I'm NDN&
Irish.
Handsome man.
"Blessings Grandfather "
English:hello/welcome
Navajo:yáʼátééh
I agree
Advanced people= Navajo
Navajo (Native American) Ya at eeh
Semper Fi
I thought Yah-ta-hey stood for show me your right hand to see if you have 5 or 6 fingers (degits).
Ya at eh!
Giggawaabamin Miinowaa, I will see you again, 🤗💞💞❤
❤❤❤ infinite
❤❤❤🕊
🤗🤗🤗🤗
Hello, I am looking for Navajo translators to translate from English to Navajo.
theres no nisga'a word for goodbye either
You guys might get mad at me. But we all have different gods. Now the whole gods white gods. We all have different gods and the reason why we speak. Navajo is in the english that our ancestors ran. But the reason why some of us say yeah, I can't do each other. It's cause we aren't available and nobody understands that language upset and I have a whole people. And if you aren't available people, you would understand the slang group of mine.Yeah I tend to bend that my name is sharon nelson
seems suspicously similar to namasté !
Yes more videos plus we just like hearing your soothing voice and tranquil ambience 🔥💦
😍😍😍💯💯💯
Yahtahey
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
It's what my mommy taught me. There is no good bye.
💗💗💗💗💗
Interesting, Navajo did not say good-bye.
Neither did my people. *Chi pisa la cho* is meaning until our paths cross.
"Bye" is a permanent term, as if to imply that you die when you leave my presence (you don't.)
Ahéheeʼ so much Grandfather Wally and Shane. This adds to my understanding of how Yáʼátʼééh is used to mean one ʼlikes somethingʼ as well. Hágoonee as well. I love learning the deeper meanings of these words.
🙏🙏🙏🙏♀️🖤💙💛🤍♂️🙏🙏🙏🙏 AMEN 🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹
👍
Modern attribute.. All good
🙏🙏🙏🙏🖤💙💛🤍🙏🙏🙏🙏 Amen