Navajo-English Dictionary

by C. Leon Wall, William Morgan

Navajo is spoken in the American Southwest (primarily Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah) by the Navajo people, or Dine'. The largest of all the Native American tribes, the Navajo are one of the few tribes that still use their native language in everyday communication. The Navajo language first appeared in writing in the mid-1800s. In 1939, the alphabet was standardized and printed materials were available. Shortly after, during World War II, bilingual "code talkers" sent secure radio messages using Navajo as a code. Includes over 9,000 entries; a detailed section on Navajo pronunciation; and useful, everyday expressions.

Genres: Reference

176 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1994

Reviews

[Joseph D'Aquisto · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Good Reference for a Very Hard Language
I studied Navajo for three semesters at University of Arizona back in 2010 to 2011. This is the hardest language I've ever studied in my lifetime. This book is a must have if you plan on doing any research on Navajo.