What does yatahey mean?

by avishai 4 Replies latest jw friends

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  avishai

  I've heard it recently, and I believe it's native american.....
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  AlmostAtheist

  Hey Dude!

  Looks like it means "Hello and welcome" in Navajo.

  Here's a link from a VERY authoritative source -- "some guy": Google Groups thread

  Dave of the "Ya Ta Hey!" class
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  SWALKER

  I think it depends on the way you pronounce it, whether it means "hello" or "Kiss my A$$." Do you have any Indian friends that you can ask?

  Swalker
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  desbah

  It's Dine (Navajo) greeting for hello...

  ~desbah~
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  Plummet

  I think it is translated to mean

  Is it Good?

  to which you would reply

  oht

  which I think means yes

  Plummet Totah Denache (I think)

  Plummet (from where three rivers meet)