Monday, October 28, 2013

Quechua - Ancash

In most cities and towns people speak in Castellano (Spanish - with a few differences), but the dominant language is Quechua in most of villages. It's really hard language, because words have a lot of variety, and to do so in each region is said to be different. For example is Cuzco Quechua, Quechua Ancashi and many others.

Sometimes You can hear a really funny word for instant:  Cuci  - a pig,  Cusi  - joy, contentment. The ladies - no matter whether young or mature dress in special outfits carry a shopping back, unless overhanging a leg - which means that there is a child sleeping :)

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