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/Navajo Word of the Day - "Bits'áá' "
Today's Navajo Word of the Day is "Bits'áá'," which means "from him, from her, from it." It is a continuation from previous lesson, allowing you to put your Navajo language to use every day! :-) For the examples, remember the sentence structure: [OBJECT] -- [ACTION] -- [VERB] I'm borrowing his/her car. Bicar bits'áá' use áshłééh. I'm borrowing his/her car. Bichidí bits'áá' use áshłééh. [OBJECT:car] -- [ACTION:use] -- [VERB: áshłééh] I'm copying his/her notes. Binotes bits'áá' copy áshłééh. [OBJECT:notes] -- [ACTION:copy] -- [VERB: áshłééh] Bits'áá': from him/her/it Nits'áá': from you Can I borrow your pen? Nipen nits'áá' use áshłééh ya'? Ya': is that okay with you/fine with that? Can I borrow some money from you? Money nits'áá' borrow áshłééh ya'? Ya': can also be used to clarify info Can I copy your notes? Ninotes nits'áá' copy áshłééh ya'? Enjoy & I hope this is helpful!

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