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==Description== | |||
The official language of Guatemala is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language '''Spanish'''] and as a first and second language, Spanish is spoken by 93% of the population.<br> | |||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guatemalan_Spanish '''Guatemalan Spanish'''] is the local variant of the Spanish language.<br> | |||
Twenty-one Mayan languages are spoken, especially in rural areas, as well as. The top three are: | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%CA%BCiche%CA%BC_language '''Kʼicheʼ or Quiché''']<br> | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q%CA%BCeqchi%CA%BC_language '''Q'eqchi' Maya''']<br> | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaqchikel_language '''Kaqchikel or Cakchiquel or Cachiquel''']<br> | |||
Two non-Mayan Amerindian languages, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xincan_languages '''Xinca'''], an indigenous language, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garifuna_language '''Garifuna'''], an Arawakan language spoken on the Caribbean coast.<br> | |||
According to the Language Law of 2003, the languages of Mayas, Xincas, and Garifunas are recognized as national languages. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Languages of Guatemala," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Guatemala, accessed 15 May 2023.</ref> | |||
==Word List(s)== | |||
'''Spanish''' | |||
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List|Spanish Genealogical Word List]] | |||
*[https://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/spanish.php Useful Spanish phrases (Omniglot)] | |||
'''Guatemalan Spanish''' | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guatemalan_Spanish#Vocabulary Guatemalan Spanish Vocabulary (Wikipedia)] | |||
'''Kʼicheʼ or Quiché''' | |||
*[https://www.mustgo.com/worldlanguages/kiche/ K’iche’ (MustGo)] | |||
'''Q'eqchi' Maya''' | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q%CA%BCeqchi%CA%BC_language#Grammar Q'eqchi' Maya Grammar (Wikipedia)] | |||
*[https://quizlet.com/44823421/qeqchi-phrases-flash-cards/ Q'eqchi' Phrases (Quizlet)] | |||
*[https://mayaglot.com/blog/?p=763 Book of Phrases, Compact Dictionary (Q’eqchi’) (Mayaglot)] | |||
'''Kaqchikel or Cakchiquel or Cachiquel''' | |||
*[https://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/kaqchikel.htm Useful phrases in Kaqchikel (Omniglot)] | |||
==Alphabet and Pronunciation== | |||
'''Spanish''' | |||
*[https://www.omniglot.com/writing/spanish.htm Spanish Alphabet and Pronunciation (Omniglot)] | |||
*[https://forvo.com/search/Spanish/ Spanish Pronunciation Dictionary (Forvo)] | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_grammar Spanish grammar (Wikipedia)] | |||
'''Guatemalan Spanish''' | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guatemalan_Spanish#Phonetics_and_phonology Guatemalan Spanish Phonetics and phonology (Wikipedia)] | |||
'''Kʼicheʼ or Quiché'''] | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%CA%BCiche%CA%BC_language#Phonology '''Kʼicheʼ or Quiché''' Phonology (Wikipedia)] | |||
*[https://www.omniglot.com/writing/kiche.htm Kʼicheʼ Alphabet and Pronunciation (Omniglot)] | |||
'''Q'eqchi' Maya''' | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q%CA%BCeqchi%CA%BC_language#Phonology Q'eqchi' Maya Phonology (Wikipedia)] | |||
*[https://www.omniglot.com/writing/qeqchi.htm Q'eqchi' Alphabet and Pronunciation (Omniglot)] | |||
'''Kaqchikel or Cakchiquel or Cachiquel''' | |||
*[https://www.omniglot.com/writing/kaqchikel.htm Kaqchikel Alphabet and Pronunciation (Omniglot)] | |||
==Language Aids and Dictionaries== | |||
'''Spanish''' | |||
*[[Spanish Letter Writing Guide]] | |||
*[[Spanish Handwriting Clarified]] | |||
*[https://www.duolingo.com/course/es/en/Learn-Spanish Learn Spanish (duolingo)] | |||
*[https://www.lexilogos.com/english/spanish_dictionary.htm Spanish dictionary (Lexilogos)] | |||
*[https://glosbe.com/en/es English to Spanish Dictionary (Glosbe)] | |||
*[https://script.byu.edu/spanish-handwriting/introduction The Spanish Script Tutorial (byu.ed)] | |||
'''Kʼicheʼ or Quiché'''] | |||
*[https://en.glosbe.com/en/ckz English to Cakchiquel-Quiché Mixed Language Dictionary (Glosbe)] | |||
'''Q'eqchi' Maya''' | |||
*[https://en.glosbe.com/en/kek English to Maya-Q'eqchi' Dictionary (Glosbe)] | |||
'''Kaqchikel or Cakchiquel or Cachiquel''' | |||
*[https://en.glosbe.com/en/ckz English to Cakchiquel-Quiché Mixed Language Dictionary (Glosbe)] | |||
* Blair, Robert W. ''Cakchiquel Basic Course.'' n.p.: Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1969. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/1061389611 WorldCat]. | |||
==Additional Resources== | |||
*[https://www.britannica.com/place/Guatemala Guatemala (Britannica)] | |||
* Mayers, Marvin K. ''Languages of Guatemala.'' London: Mouton & Co., 1966. '''''Available at:''''' [https://www.worldcat.org/title/475101657 WorldCat]. | |||
==References== | |||
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In other languages: EspañolDescription[edit | edit source]
The official language of Guatemala is Spanish and as a first and second language, Spanish is spoken by 93% of the population.
Guatemalan Spanish is the local variant of the Spanish language.
Twenty-one Mayan languages are spoken, especially in rural areas, as well as. The top three are:
Two non-Mayan Amerindian languages, Xinca, an indigenous language, and Garifuna, an Arawakan language spoken on the Caribbean coast.
According to the Language Law of 2003, the languages of Mayas, Xincas, and Garifunas are recognized as national languages. [1]
Word List(s)[edit | edit source]
Spanish
Guatemalan Spanish
Kʼicheʼ or Quiché
Q'eqchi' Maya
- Q'eqchi' Maya Grammar (Wikipedia)
- Q'eqchi' Phrases (Quizlet)
- Book of Phrases, Compact Dictionary (Q’eqchi’) (Mayaglot)
Kaqchikel or Cakchiquel or Cachiquel
Alphabet and Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
Spanish
- Spanish Alphabet and Pronunciation (Omniglot)
- Spanish Pronunciation Dictionary (Forvo)
- Spanish grammar (Wikipedia)
Guatemalan Spanish
Kʼicheʼ or Quiché]
Q'eqchi' Maya
Kaqchikel or Cakchiquel or Cachiquel
Language Aids and Dictionaries[edit | edit source]
Spanish
- Spanish Letter Writing Guide
- Spanish Handwriting Clarified
- Learn Spanish (duolingo)
- Spanish dictionary (Lexilogos)
- English to Spanish Dictionary (Glosbe)
- The Spanish Script Tutorial (byu.ed)
Kʼicheʼ or Quiché]
Q'eqchi' Maya
Kaqchikel or Cakchiquel or Cachiquel
- English to Cakchiquel-Quiché Mixed Language Dictionary (Glosbe)
- Blair, Robert W. Cakchiquel Basic Course. n.p.: Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1969. Available at: WorldCat.
Additional Resources[edit | edit source]
- Guatemala (Britannica)
- Mayers, Marvin K. Languages of Guatemala. London: Mouton & Co., 1966. Available at: WorldCat.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Languages of Guatemala," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Guatemala, accessed 15 May 2023.