Language/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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