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Classical Quechua Vocabulary - Days of the Week

Hi Classical Quechua learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the names of the days of the week in Classical Quechua. Knowing the days of the week is an essential part of any language learning experience. It helps you to understand the culture, customs, and traditions of the people who speak the language.

Introduction

Knowing the days of the week is crucial when learning a new language. In Classical Quechua, the names of the days of the week are based on natural phenomena and historical events. Some of the names are quite different from what you might be used to. For example, the word for Tuesday, "antawara", means "copper day", which refers to the metal copper that was mined in ancient times in this part of the world.

In this lesson, we will introduce each day, its meaning, and its pronunciation. We will also explore some cultural information and interesting facts. At the end of the lesson, you will find a dialogue that will help you to practice the new vocabulary.

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages:Geography, Greetings, How to Say Hello and Greetings & Count to 10.

Vocabulary

Here is the Classical Quechua vocabulary for the days of the week:

Classical Quechua	Pronunciation	English
Inti Raymi	in-ti raɪ-mi	Sun Festival Day
Killapa Hatun Punchaw	ki-ʎa-pa ha-tun pʊn-tʃau	Great Monday of the Sun
Antawara	an-ta-wa-ra	Copper Day
Quyllur rit'i	kʊʎ-ʎʊr ri-tʼi	Star Snow Day
Ch'aska illapa	tʃas-ka iʎa-pa	Venus Lightning Day
Pachallakta	pa-tʃa-ʎak-ta	Earthquake Day
Sullka	sʊʎ-ka	Uprising Day

Culture and Facts

- The Inti Raymi or Sun Festival Day is one of the most important celebrations in the Andean world. It takes place during the winter solstice, and it symbolizes the end of the old year and the beginning of the new year. People celebrate the return of the sun and thank Pachamama, the Mother Earth, for the harvest of the past year.

- The Killapa Hatun Punchaw or Great Monday of the Sun is celebrated to honor the sun and the beginning of the agricultural cycle. It is also a time to worship and thank the gods for the many blessings of life.

- Antawara or Copper Day refers to the metal copper that was mined in ancient times in the Andes. Copper was used to make tools, weapons, and jewelry. Nowadays, copper is no longer mined in the same quantities as before, but it remains an important natural resource in many parts of South America.

- Quyllur rit'i or Star Snow Day is celebrated in the month of June in Cusco, Peru. It is a complex and elaborate festival that combines Catholic celebrations with ancient Inca traditions. Thousands of people gather to pay homage to the apparition of Christ on a nearby mountain.

- Ch'aska illapa or Venus Lightning Day refers to the planet Venus, which the Quechua people considered to be a symbol of fertility and abundance. They associated this planet with lightning, which is a common occurrence during the rainy season in the Andes.

- Pachallakta or Earthquake Day refers to the many earthquakes that have occurred throughout the history of the Andean region. These natural disasters have caused much destruction and suffering, but they have also shaped the landscape and the history of the Andean people.

- Sullka or Uprising Day honors the memory of the many indigenous uprisings that took place during the colonial period in South America. These uprisings were led by indigenous leaders who fought for their rights, their lands, and their culture.

Dialogue

Pilar: Allin p'anqataq? (Good morning!)

Jorge: Allin p'anqataq. Q'illu ritiwanmi kani. (Good morning. Today is Star Snow Day.)

Pilar: Antawara qillqanmi yachani. (I learned that yesterday was Copper Day.)

Jorge: Qillqaña munani. (That's right.)

Pilar: Imayna kani pachallaktawanmi sutiykunmi kani? (What do you know about Earthquake Day?)

Jorge: Pachallakta kani de: (Earthquake Day is rememberd for:)

Kikinlaraman p'unchau,

Mantasipan purinkunawan chawpin,

Achka sapa sukllanmi,

Ukunpa hukuman k'illachallanmi,

Qanchisra sutinmi, joqoykunawan wallankunawan chawpiykipaq.

(In the Andes, it is remembered for the Great Earthquake, the many landslides and the destruction of the bridges and roads, the loss of life, the collapse of buildings, and the fires that resulted from the earthquake.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned the Classical Quechua vocabulary for the days of the week. We hope you have enjoyed learning this new vocabulary and exploring some cultural information and interesting facts. To improve your Classical Quechua vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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