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cakchiquel

/ˌkɑːk.tʃɪˈkel/

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noun

/ˌkɑːk.tʃɪˈkel/formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее представителя народа майя, проживающего в южно-центральной части Гватемалы, или язык майя, на котором они говорят.

A noun referring to a member of the Mayan people living in south central Guatemala, or the Mayan language spoken by them.

proper noun

  1. Indigenous PeopleB2formal

    A member of the Mayan ethnic group native to the south-central highlands of Guatemala.

    ruКоренной народ

    • The Cakchiquel have a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional weaving and ceremonies.
    • Many Cakchiquel live in the departments of Chimaltenango and Sacatepéquez.
    • The Cakchiquel people have preserved their ancestral traditions for centuries.
  2. B2formal

    The Mayan language spoken by the Cakchiquel people, belonging to the Quichean-Mamean branch.

    ruЯзык майя

    • Cakchiquel is one of the 21 Mayan languages officially recognized in Guatemala.
    • She is learning to speak Cakchiquel to communicate with her grandparents.
    • The Cakchiquel language has several dialects, including Central and Eastern Cakchiquel.