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Classical Quechua Vocabulary - Geography

Hi Classical Quechua learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Classical Quechua words related to geography. We will learn how to say words like mountain, river, lake, ocean, etc.

Vocabulary

Here is a list of the most important Classical Quechua words related to geography:

Classical Quechua	Pronunciation	English Translation
q'asa	kasa	mountain
mayu	mah-yoo	river
cocha	kocha	lake
mar	mar	sea
sami	sah-mee	ocean
yunka	yoon-ka	valley
q'illu	keel-loo	hill
pampa	pahm-pa	plain
q'asa q'asa	kasa kasa	mountain range
q'illu q'illu	keel-loo keel-loo	hill range

Example sentences

Here are some example sentences using the words from the vocabulary list above:

• Q'asa q'asa qhawarichik. (We are climbing the mountain range.)
• Mayu qhawarichik. (We are crossing the river.)
• Cocha q'illu q'illu qhawarichik. (We are walking through the hill range.)
• Mar q'illu q'illu qhawarichik. (We are sailing through the sea.)
• Yunka qhawarichik. (We are walking through the valley.)
• Pampa qhawarichik. (We are walking through the plain.)

Quiz

Test your knowledge of Classical Quechua geography words with this quiz:

Q1. What is the word for "mountain"? A1. The word for "mountain" in Classical Quechua is "q'asa".

Q2. What is the word for "river"? A2. The word for "river" in Classical Quechua is "mayu".

Q3. What is the word for "lake"? A3. The word for "lake" in Classical Quechua is "cocha".

Q4. What is the word for "sea"? A4. The word for "sea" in Classical Quechua is "mar".

Q5. What is the word for "ocean"? A5. The word for "ocean" in Classical Quechua is "sami".

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