Kekchi
Language Information
Kekchi (Q'eqchi') is spoken in Guatemala, mainly in the Alta Verapaz region, and in southern Belize.
Kekchi is a Mayan language with about 1 million speakers, one of the largest Mayan languages. It is still spreading as speakers move into new lowland areas.
Kekchi is a Mayan language with about 1 million speakers, one of the largest Mayan languages. It is still spreading as speakers move into new lowland areas.
Kekchi is spoken/used in the following countries:
- Language Family
- North American Indian
- Subgroup
- Mayan
Kekchi Language Sample
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1
Q'eqchi'
Chijunil li poyanam juntaq'eet wankil xloq'al naq nake'yo'la, ut kama' ak reheb' naq wan xna'leb'eb ut nake'reek'a rib', tento naq te'xk'am rib' sa' usilal chirib'ilrib'eb'.English translation
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Source: OHCHR translations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights