háálá

See also: håla

Navajo

Etymology

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Pronunciation

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Adverb

háálá

1. therefore, so, for, the fact is

   Akʼis tʼááʼaaníinii shá nilį́ háálá Calvary bénáshniih

   He is a true friend to me, therefore I remember Calvary.

Conjunction

háálá

1. because, for, inasmuch as

Usage notes

Háálá is used whenever the order in the sentence is effect and then cause. For the reverse order, cause and effect, use the word biniinaa.

See also

• biniinaa