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Kekchi

Kekchi

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A Mayan language spoken in Guatemala and Belize
  • noun
: kekchí
  • Linguists are working to document and preserve the Kekchi language for future generations.

Examples

  • The Kekchi language is widely spoken in the Alta Verapaz region of Guatemala.

  • Many children in rural areas are taught Kekchi alongside Spanish in their schools.

  • He learned basic Kekchi phrases to communicate with local villagers during his visit.

  • The Kekchi language has many unique features.

  • Are you familiar with Kekchi?

  • During his studies, he discovered that Kekchi is spoken by many communities in Guatemala.

  • The preservation of Kekchi is crucial for maintaining the cultural heritage of the Kekchi people.

Synonyms

Kekchi language
vsKekchi
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A language of the Maya people that the Kekchi speak in Guatemala and Belize

means the same but names the region as parts of Central America, especially

Compounds

Kekchi language
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A language of the Maya people that the Kekchi speak in Guatemala and Belize

Surface Forms

Kekchi singular
Kekchis plural

Etymology

Kekchi comes from the name the people use for themselves, often written Q'eqchi', a Mayan group in Guatemala and Belize. Like English, which names both a people and their 'language', Kekchi is used to name that group's 'language', so today it means the Mayan language they speak.