Zas Niłtʼees

Etymology

"Crusted snow": zas (“snow”) and niłtʼees (“frying, roasting”). Compare Western Apache Zas Nłtʼees (“December, roasting snow”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zɑ̀s nɪ̀ɬtʼèːs/

Noun

Zas Niłtʼees

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

Usage notes

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

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Coordinate terms

Gregorian calendar months: náhidizídígííedit
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