Language/Classical-quechua/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Classical Quechua learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some Classical Quechua vocabulary related to fruits. Fruits in Quechua are important sources of vitamins and are a part of Andean culture. Let's begin!
Vocabulary
In Classical Quechua, fruits are called "kichas". Here are some common fruits:
| Classical Quechua | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| puka malhi | ['pʊ.qa 'mal.ʰɪ] | apple |
| alliqoq | ['aʎ.ʎɪ.qʊq] | strawberry |
| uchuva | ['ʊ.t͡ʃʊ.βa] | cape gooseberry (or Peruvian ground cherry) |
| pina | ['pɪ.na] | pineapple |
| chirimoya | ['t͡ʃi.rɪ.mɔ.ja] | cherimoya (or custard apple) |
| k'ellu | ['kʼe.ʎʊ] | peach |
| tumi | ['tʊ.mi] | fig |
| achupalla | ['a.t͡ʃʊ.pa.ʎa] | wild onion |
| sach'a papa | ['sa.tʃʼa 'pa.pa] | wild potato |
Pronunciation Tips
The "r" sound in Classical Quechua is pronounced as a trill or a flap, similar to the "r" in Spanish or Italian. However, the "q" sound in Quechua is a voiceless velar stop, similar to the "k" sound in English. The "ch" sound in Quechua is a voiceless postalveolar affricate, similar to the "ch" sound in English "church".
To better understand the pronunciation, listen to some examples:
- Malqa tukuy shuyaq wakchaq kani. (All things in the world are balanced.) ['mal.qa 'tu.kuj 'ʃu.jaq 'waq.t͡ʃaq 'ka.ni]
- Yachanichu? (Do you understand?) ['ja.t͡ʃa.ni.tʃʊ]
- Ananauyta munakuykuspa chi qanra. (With the chorus of the song, we welcome you.) ['a.na.na.wɪ.ta mu.na.kuj.kus.pa t͡ʃi 'qan.ɾa]
Example Dialogue
Here is an example dialogue to see how these fruits can be used in context:
- Person 1: Puka malhi mikurqani. (I want to eat an apple.)
- Person 2: Alliqoqmi rurasqami. (I bought some strawberries today.)
- Person 1: Qhelqo uchuva saqirqa. (This cape gooseberry is very sweet.)
- Person 2: Chirimoyataspi muchasqa, yuraq kuska mikhunasqa. (We ate cherimoya yesterday, it was delicious and white inside.)
Cultural Information
Fruits are an important part of Andean culture and cuisine. Many fruits that are native to the Andes, such as the cape gooseberry, have been used for centuries in traditional medicines and natural remedies. Some communities also celebrate festivals and rituals related to the harvest of fruits, such as the Granada Festival in Cusco, which is held every year in February to celebrate the harvest of pomegranates.
Practice
To improve your Classical Quechua Vocabulary, you can use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Also, you can find more Classical Quechua vocabulary related to different topics in the Vocabulary section in the Classical Quechua page.
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