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Mam

Mam

9.9
A Mayan language spoken in Guatemala and parts of Mexico
  • noun
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  • She speaks Mam fluently.

Examples

  • She speaks both Spanish and Mam fluently.

  • Radio programs are broadcast in Mam to reach indigenous communities.

  • Linguists are working on a project to preserve the Mam language among younger generations.

  • Many Mams live in Guatemala.

  • Linguists are working on a project to preserve the Mam language among younger generations.

  • Radio programs are broadcast in Mam to reach indigenous communities.

  • She speaks both Spanish and Mam fluently.

Synonyms

Mam language
vsMam
9.9

A Mayan language that Mam people in Guatemala and southern Mexico speak

is the same meaning but uses parts of Mexico instead of southern Mexico

Compounds

Mam language
9.9

A Mayan language that Mam people in Guatemala and southern Mexico speak

Surface Forms

Mam singular
Mams plural

Etymology

Mam also names the language of the same people because the language takes its name from the people who speak it. That's why Mam refers to the Mayan language spoken in parts of Guatemala and Mexico.