Tizwin Meaning in English

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US

ˈtɪzwɪn

TIZ-win

UK

ˈtɪzwɪn

TIZ-win

Definition

Tizwin is a traditional Navajo alcoholic drink, usually made by fermenting corn or other grains.

Usage & Nuances

Used almost exclusively in reference to traditional Navajo culture or anthropology. Rare in everyday English; usually appears in historical or academic discussions. Not commonly available outside of Navajo communities.

• Spanish: tizwin (bebida tradicional navajo)
• Portuguese (BR): tizwin (bebida tradicional navajo)
• Portuguese (PT): tizwin (bebida tradicional navajo)
• Chinese (Simplified): tizwin（纳瓦霍传统饮品）
• Chinese (Traditional): tizwin（納瓦霍傳統飲品）
• Hindi: टिज़विन (नवाजो पारंपरिक पेय)
• Arabic: تيزوين (مشروب تقليدي نافاجو)
• Bengali: তিজউইন
• Russian: тизвин
• Japanese: ティズウィン
• Vietnamese: tizwin
• Korean: 티즈윈
• Turkish: tizwin
• Urdu: ٹزوین
• Indonesian: tizwin

Example Sentences

Tizwin is made from fermented corn.

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Navajo people have a tradition of drinking tizwin at ceremonies.

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Some museums display old tizwin bottles.

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Have you ever tasted tizwin during a cultural festival?

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Making authentic tizwin is a skill passed down through generations of Navajo families.

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It's almost impossible to find real tizwin outside Navajo communities.

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