DIALOG = DIALOGO

DIALOG = DIALOGO

Maymantataq kanki taytay?

Where do you come from Sir?

�De d�nde es Ud. Sr.?

Estados Unidosmantan kani

I'm from the The United States.

Yo soy de Los Estados Unidos.

Maytataq rinki?

Where are you going?

�A d�nde va?

Qosqotam rishiani.

I'm going to Cuzco.

Estoy yendo a Cuzco.

Hayk'a p'unchautaq qosqopi kayllanki?

How many days are you staying in Cusco?

�Cu�ntos dias va a estar en el Cusco?

Uk semanallam chaypi kasaq.

I'll only be there for one week.

S�lo una semana estar� all�.

Samakuna wasita tarirunki�a?

Have you already found a hotel?

�Ya encontr� un hotel?

Manaraqmi, maskashianiraqmi.

Not yet, I'm still looking.

Todav�a, sigo buscando.

QUECHUA PROVERBS = PROVERBIOS EN QUECHUA

Ama suwa, ama llulla, ama q'ella

Do not steal, do not lie, don't be lazy.

No ladr�n, no mentiroso, no ocioso.

Imaynatan munanki chaynallatataq munasunki

Just as you love others, they will love you.

Tal como estimes a otro, otros tambi�n te estimar�n.

Karun purina pisiqtaq k'oqao

A lot of work but not much to eat.

Jornada larga, fiambre escaso.

CONVERSATION, PHRASES = CONVERSACION , FRASES

Yusulpayki

Thanks

Gracias.

Imamanta

You're welcome

De nada; no tiene porqu�.

Chiriwanmi

I'm cold

Tengo fr�o.

Sinchita chiriwan

I'm very cold

Siento mucho fr�o.

Yarjawanmi, Yarqanayawashian

I'm hungry

Tengo hambre.

Mikunata munani

I want to eat

Quiero comer.

Yakunayawachian

I'm thirsty

Tengo sed.

Onq'osianin

I'm sick

Estoy enfermo.

Wiqsaimi nanawan

I have an upset stomach

Me duele el est�mago.

Umaimi nanawan

I have a headache

Me duele la cabeza.

Jaiq'a watayoq kanki?

How old are you?

�Cu�ntos a�os tienes?

Maypin tiyanki?

Where do you live?

�D�nde vives?

Imaymi chayamuranki?

When did you arrive?

�Cu�ndo llegaste?

Maypin llank'anki?

Where do you work?

�D�nde trabajas?

Imatan ruwanki?

What do you do?

�Qu� haces?

Pin kanki?

Who are you?

�Quien eres?

Yanaparuwankimanchu?

Can you help me?

�Puedes ayudarme?

Aylluykikuna kanchu?

Do you have a family?

�Tienes familia?

Maymanta kanki?

Where do you come from?

�De d�nde es Ud.?

Maypin wasiiki?

Where is you house?

�D�nde est� su casa?

Karucho wasiiki?

Is your house far?

Est� lejos su casa?

Manan Kayllapin

No, it's close

No, est� cerca.

Munaychan wasiiki

What a pretty house you have

Qu� bonita casa tienes; o tiene Ud.

Mamayta reksichisk'ayki

I'll introduce my mother to you

Le voy a presentar a mi madre.

Mamay kamachinaykipaq

Madam, I'm glad to meet you

A sus �rdenes Se�ora.

Mamay Q'o�i yakuta qowkuway

Madam, give me hot tea

Se�ora d�me un t� caliente.

Mamay umaymi nanawan

Madam, I have a headache

Se�ora, me duele la cabeza.

Manachu hampiyki uma nanaypaq kan?

Do you have medicine for a headache?

�Tiene Ud. medicina para el dolor de Cabeza?

Ar� kanmi, wasiypi qoskayki

Yes I have, I'll give it to you in my home

Si tengo, te dar� en mi casa.

Taytay paranqachus hina

Sir, it seems as if it is going to rain

Se�or, parece que va a llover.

Munaychan ususiyki

Your daughter is pretty

Su hija es bonita.

Hayq'a watataq kaypi tiyanki?

How long have you lived here?

�Cu�ntos a�os vive Ud. en �ste lugar?

Chunka wata�an kaypi tiyani

I have been here for ten years

Hace diez a�os que vivo en �ste lugar.

USEFUL PHRASES = FRASES USUALES

Allillanchu?

How are you?

�C�mo est�?

Imaynan kashianki?

How are you?

�C�mo est�s?

Imaynallam kashianki?

How are you? (for someone you know well)

�C�mo estas? (Para algui�n conocido)

Allillanmi, allillantagmi.

I am fine.

Estoy bien.

Imaynataq, imaynallam taytayki?

How is your father?

�C�mo est� tu padre?

Allillanmi kashian.

He is fine.

Est� bien.

Ima sutiiki?

What's your name?

�C�mo te llamas?

Iman sutiyki?, Iman sutiki?

What is your name? (formal)

�C�mo se llama Ud.?

Sutiymi, sutiyqa Koyam.

My name is Koya. (notice that Quechua can add an M to the end of the name)

Mi nombre es Koya.

Qampari imataq?

And what is yours?

� Y el tuyo cu�l es?

�oqaqpaga Aquilinon

My name is Aquilino

Mi nombre es Aquilino.

Maymantan kanki?

Where do you come from?

� De d�nde eres?

Qosqomantan kani.

I'm from Cusco.

Soy del Cuzco.

Kanri, jamri?

And you?

�Y Usted, t�?

Munankichu willanayta?

Would you like me to tell you?

�Quieres que te diga?

Maymanta kasqayta, kakusqaita?

Where am I from?

�De d�nde soy?

Ayacuchomantan kani.

I'm from Ayacucho.

Soy de Ayacucho.

Sinchi runakunaq llaqtanmantan kani

I'm from the land of courageous people

Soy de la tierra de la gente valiente.

Imatan munanki?

What do you want?

�Qu� cosa quieres?

Yakuta, Unuta munani mamay.

I want water, mam.

Quiero agua Se�orita o Sra.

Haku, yakuta qosqayki wasiypi.

Let's go, I'll give you water in my house.

V�mos te dar� agua en mi casa.

Sayk'usqan kashiani

I'm tired.

Estoy cansado.

Haykumuy, yaykumuy.

Come in.

Entre, pase Ud.

Tiaykuy kayneqpe, kaypi.

Have a seat.

Si�ntese aqu�.

Sinchitan anaychayki.

I'm so greatful.

Le, te agradezco much�simo.

Asuykamuy, ach'uyamuy.

Come closer.

Ac�rcate.

Kunanqa reksini�an wasiikita

Now I know your house.

Ahora ya conozco su casa.

Ch'isi�an, ripusaq.

It is dark already, I'm going.

Ya es de noche, me voy.

Huq p'unchaukama.

Until another day.

Hasta otro d�a.

Kutimuy hatispaqa.

Come back if you can.

Regresa si puedes.

Tinkunanchiskama.

I'll see you later, farewell.

Hasta la vista.

Paqarinkama.

Until tomorrow.

Hasta ma�ana.

Juq ratukama.

See you later.

Hasta luego.

Tupananchiskama, tupananchikkama.

Until next time.

Hasta vernos, nos vemos.

A�anchaykin �oqapi tukuy sonqoyki churasqaykimanta.

I am very grateful.

Le quedo muy agradecido.

GREETING AND PHRASES OF COURTESY = SALUDOS Y FRASES DE CORTESIA

Allillanchu?

How are you?

�C�mo est�?

Imaynan kashianki?

How are you?

�C�mo est�s?

Imaynallam kashanki?

How are you? (for someone you know well)

�C�mo estas? (Para alguien conocido)

Allillanmi, allillantagmi.

I am fine.

Estoy bien.

Imaynantaq, imaynallam taytayki?

How is your father?

�C�mo est� tu padre?

Allillanmi kashan.

He is fine.

Est� bien.

Ima sutiyki?

What's your name?

�Como te llamas?

Iman sutiyki?, Iman sutiki?

What is your name? (formal)

�C�mo se llama Ud.?

Sutiymi, sutiyqa Koyam.

My name is Koya. (notice that Quechua can add an M to the end of the name)

Mi nombre is Koya.

Qampari imataq?

And what is yours?

� Y el tuyo cu�l es?

Maymantan kanki?

Where do you come from?

� De d�nde eres?

Qosqomanta kani.

I'm from Cusco.

Soy del Cuzco.

Kanri, jamri?

And you?

�Y Usted, t�?

Munankichu willanayta?

Would you like me to tell you?

�Quieres que te diga?

Maymantachus kasqayta, kanichayta?

Where am I from?

�De d�nde soy?

Ayacuchomantam kani.

I'm from Ayacucho.

Soy de Ayacucho.

Munanki?

What do you want?

�Qu� cosa quieres?

Yakuta, Unuta munani.

I want water.

Quiero agua.

Ch'akiwashanmi, yakunayawashanmi.

I'm thirsty.

Tengo sed.

Haku, qosqayki wasiypi.

Let's go, I'll give it to you in my house.

Vamos te dar� en mi casa.

Sayk'usqan kashiani

I'm tired.

Estoy cansado.

Haykumuy, yaykumuy.

Come in.

Entre, pase Ud.

Tiaykuy kayneqpe, kaypi.

Have a seat.

Si�ntese aqu�.

Sinchitan anaychayki.

I'm so greatful.

Le, te agradezco much�simo.

Asuykamuy, ach'uyamuy.

Come closer.

Ac�rcate.

Mamayta reqsichisk'ayki.

I'm going to introduce you to my mother.

Le presentar� mi madre.

Mamay kamachinaykipaq.

Madam, I'm glad to know you.

Se�ora, a sus �rdenes.

Kunanqa reksini�am.

Now I know.

Ahora ya conozco.

Ch'isi�an ripusaq.

It is dark already, I'm going.

Ya es de noche, me voy.

Huq p'unchaukama.

Until another day.

Hasta otro d�a.

Kutimuyki qasispaqa.

Come back if you have time.

Regresa, si tienes tiempo.

Tinkunanchiskama.

I'll see you later, farewell.

Hasta la vista.

Paqarinkama.

Until tomorrow.

Hasta ma�ana.

Juq ratukama.

See you later.

Hasta luego.

Tupananchiskama, tupananchikkama.

Until next time.

Hasta vernos, nos vemos.

A�anchaykin �oqapi tukuy sonqoyki churasqayqimanta.

I am very grateful.

Le quedo muy agradecido.

GETTING TO A TOWN = AL LLEGAR A UN PUEBLO

Sumaqmi kai llaqta.

This is a pretty town.

Es un bonito pueblo.

Maipin qhatu?

Where is the market?

�D�nde est� el mercado?

Samakunata maskachiani.

I am looking for lodging.

Busco alojamiento.

Karuchu kai llaqta kayllampi llaqtaman?

How far is it to the next city?

�Cu�nto dista a la siguiente ciudad?

Karuy karuchu?

Is it far?

�Est� lejos?

Kayllapichu?

Is it close?

�Est� cerca?

Riymanchu chakillapi?

Can I go by foot?

�Puedo ir a pie?

Sayk'uruymanchu?

Will I get tired?

�Me podr� cansar?

Llaktaykin munaycha

Your town is pretty

Muy bonito es su pueblo.

Sayk'usqan chayamuni

I arrived very tired

Llegu� muy cansado.

Kunanmi chayamuni

I arrived today

Llegu� hoy.

Paq'arin ripusaq.

I'm leaving tomorrow.

Ma�ana me voy.

kutipusak llaqtayman.

I'm going back to my town.

Voy a volver a mi pueblo.

Ripusak wasiyman aylluykunawan.

I'm going to my house, with my family.

Me voy a mi casa, con mi familia.

Qanmanta yuyarikusak sinchita.

I will remember all your attentions.

Me acordar� de todas sus atenciones.

IMA PACHA = TIME = LA HORA

1. Illarimun�achu panay, imay ora�an?

Sister, it is already dawn, what time is it?

Ya amaneci� hermana, �Qu� hora es?

2. Ari toray, illarimun�a. �an soqta ora�a.

Yes brother, it is dawn, it is 6 a.m.

Si hermano, ya amaneci�, son las 6 a.m.

3. Hatarillay�a, llank'amunaykipaq.

Get up now so you can go to work.

Lev�ntate para que vayas a trabajar.

4. Munanki�achu �aupaq mikunaikita?

Are you ready for your breakfast?

�Quieres ya tu desayuno?

5. Kunallan, osqaytan p'achakushani.

Just a minute, I'm getting dressed.

En seguida, me estoy vistiendo.

6. Risaq, llank'amunaymi, pusaq orasmanta pacha.

I'm going to work at eight in the morning.

Tengo que trabajar desde las ocho de la ma�ana.

7. Kutimunkichu?

Are you coming back?

�Vuelves?

8. Riki, kutimunaymi chaupi p'unchauta.

Of course, I have to come back at noon.

Claro, tengo que volver a medio d�a.

9. Ima pachakaman, rantina wasikuna kichasqa kanqaku?

Until what time will the stores be open?

�Hasta que hora estar�n abiertas las tiendas?

10. Tuta pachakaman kichasqa kanqaku.

They will be open until it gets dark.

Hasta el anochecer estar�n abiertas.

11. Tinkusunchismanchu kunan tuta?

Can we meet tonight?

�Podr�amos encontrarnos esta noche?

12. Ar�, allinmi kunan tuta tinkusunchis chunka oras pichqa t'urpuyta.

Yes, it is fine; we will meet at five after ten tonight.

Si, est� bien nos encontraremos a las diez y cinco esta noche.

13. Tutayaqllatachu pu�unki?

Do you sleep early?

�Duermes temprano?

14. Ari, tutayaqllatam pu�uni.

Yes, I go to bed early.

S�, duermo temprano.

15. Killarillaqtachu hatarinki?

Do you get up early?

�Te levantas temprano?

16. Ari, paqariyllata hatarini.

Yes, I get up early.

S�, me levanto temprano.

17. Kunanry, ask'achu ruranayki?

Now, do you have lot of things to do?

�Ahora, tienes que hacer mucho?

18. Manan, pisillan ruranayqa.

No, I don't have a lot to do.

No, es poco lo que tengo que hacer.

19. �aupaqri?

And before that?

�Y antes?

20 �aupakqa asqa llank'anay karqa.

Before I had a lot of work to do.

Antes era mucho mi trabajo.

HOUSE = CASA

1. Kaymi wasiy.

This is my house.

Esta es mi casa.

2. Munaychan ch'uqllayki.

Your shack is pretty.

Su choza es bonita.

3. Kay raqaypiqa wasitan hatarichisunchis.

We will build a house from this shed.

En este solar vamos a edificar una casa.

4. Manan sinchi ukuchu wasiq tejsin.

The foundation of the house is not very deep.

No est� muy profundo el cimiento de la casa.

5. Wasiqata mosoqmi.

The roof on the house is new.

El techo de la casa es nuevo.

6. P'akikunmantaq chay k'espi punku.

Be careful, don't break the glass door.

Cuidado que se rompa esa puerta de vidrio.

7. Uywa kanchaqa map'an, sinchi qhellin karan.

The patio was very dirty.

El patio estaba muy sucio.

8. Raqrakusqan chay turamanta perqa.

That mud wall has cracked.

Se hab�a rajado aquella pared de barro.

9. Wichq'aychis chay uchkuta mana wayra yaykumunampaq

Close that gap so the air will not come in.

Cierren ese hueco para que no entre el viento

10. Wisch'uska wasitan tarimuni tiyanaypaq.

I found an abandoned house to live in.

He encontrado una casa abandonada para vivir.

11. Manan saqesqa wasiman tiyaq riymanchu.

I can't live in an abandoned house.

No puedo ir a vivir a una casa abandonada.

12. Manan chay wasipi warmiy yachakunchu, astakapusaqkun.

My wife hasn't gotten used to that house, so we will move out.

Mi esposa no se acostumbra en esa casa, nos v�mos a mudar.

13. Thu�ichisunchiqmi kay thanta wasi perqata.

We are going to demolish this old wall of the house.

Vamos a demoler esta pared vieja de la casa.

14. Riminchanqakun waq kallita.

They are going to pave that street.

Van a empedrar aquella calle.

15. Oskhay oraykamuy chay pataman, rantiq rinaykipaq.

Come down fast from up there, and go shopping.

Baja r�pido de ah� arriba, y anda a comprar.

16. Seqanamantan urmaykamuni pampaman.

I fell down from the steps onto the floor.

Me he ca�do de las gradas al suelo.

17. Huqmantan hatarichisaq taytaypa thu�i wasinta.

I'm going to re-build my father's old house.

Voy a reedificar la casa en escombros de mi padre.

18. Qasichisunmi wasita astakunanchiqpag.

We are going to pack up the house, in order to move.

Tenemos que desocupar la casa para trasladarnos.

19. Kichay punkuta rup'ay yaykumunampaq.

Open the door so the sun can come in.

Abre la puerta para que entre el sol.

20. Chay wasiqa mosoqmi, rantiytan munani.

That house is new, I want to buy it.

Esa casa es nueva, quiero comprarla.

21. Kay qhawana t'oqoq kespinmi p'akisqa kashian.

The glass window is broken.

El vidrio de esta ventana esta roto.

DRESSING ROOM = VESTUARIO

1. Kunanqa tutallamantan hatarini, mosoq q'omer p'achaytan churakuni.

Today I got up early, I put on my new green dress.

Hoy me levant� temprano, me puse mi vestido nuevo de color verde.

2. Q'elloqa �ama mauk'a�a, pukataq thanta�a.

The yellow one was worn already, and the red one is old.

El amarillo ya estaba usado y el rojo ya es viejo.

3. Pu�unataqa mast'arankicha k'iqlluman lloqsinanchispaq.

I hope you fixed up the bed before going out.

Habr�s tendido la cama para salir a la calle.

4. Ari, mast'arani�am, saunanchistawan allicharani.

Yes I fixed it up, I also straightened our pillow.

Si, ya la tend�, tambi�n arregl� nuestra almohada.

5. Oqhe warayniyta haywamuway p'acha waqaychanamanta, ch'ulluytapas.

Grab my grey pants from the closet, and my hat too.

Alc�nzame mi pantal�n plomo del ropero y tambi�n mi gorro.

6. �an makiuq uju unkuyki planchasqa�a churakunayquipaq.

Your shirt is already ironed for you to wear.

Ya est� planchada tu camisa para que te pongas.

7. Chapchiytan atinki chay alfombrataq phellitaq qhaqataq.

You should shake out the mat, it is dirty.

Debes sacudir la alfombra, est� sucia.

8. Sinchi llank'anan �oqa sapallaypaq, siranay, yanunay, t'aqsanay llapallan p'achaykikunatapas.

It is too much work for me to do alone, I have to sew, to cook, and at the same time wash all your cloths.

Es mucho trabajo para mi sola, tengo que coser, cocinar y lavar toda tu ropa al mismo tiempo.

9. Ama wampanpa hawanman sakuyta churaychu, map'achakunmanmi qhellchakunkan tianaq hawanman aswan churay.

Don't put my coat on the table, it will get dirty, put it on the chair instead.

No pongas mi saco sobre la mesa, se va a ensuciar mas bien pon encima de la silla.

10. Kunan llaqtaq chaupinta rispaqa radiota rantinpuwanki sumaq takikuna uyarinaypaq.

Now, when you go to the city, buy a radio for me, so I can hear nice songs.

Ahora, que vayas al centro comprame una radio para escuchar lindas canciones:

11. Manan chay rantinaypaqaq qollqey kanraqchu; raqta warapas rantikunay kashian kay chiri mit'apaq.

I don't have enough money to buy that yet, I still need to buy some thick pants for this cold weather.

Todav�a no tengo dinero para comprar eso, a�n necesito comprarme unos pantalones gruesos para �ste invierno.

12. Lloqsisunchis kuska, yuraq chuspaytan apasaq.

We will go out together, I'm going to take my white purse.

Vamos a salir juntos, voy a llevar mi cartera color blanco.

13. Nispaqa qollqe umi�ayuq gemeluchaykunata churakusaq, qantaq churakuy qori t'ipanaykita.

I'm going to wear my silver earrings, and you can wear your gold brooch.

Entonces voy a ponerme mis aretes de plata y tu ponte tu prendedor de oro:

14. Manan qori t'ipanayta churakuyta munanichu; kespi qollqe t'ipanallayta churakuyta munani, qhasqoypi aswan allinta rikukunqa.

I don't want to wear my gold brooch, I want to wear my silver brooch instead, because it will look better on the trip.

no quiero ponerme mi prendedor de oro, mas bien quiero ponerme mi prendedor de plata porque se va a ver mucho mejor en el paseo.

15. Ama sinchi umihakunata apaychu paqtataq suarachikuaq.

Don't take so much jewelry with you, be careful, someone can rob you.

No lleves muchas joyas, cuidado que te roben.

16. Ari, sunt'intan ninki aswan kunka walqallata churakusaq.

Yes, you are right, I'm just going to wear my necklace instead.

Si, tienes raz�n, mas bien me pondr� solamente mi collar.

17. Jaku wasinchista sayk'usqan kashiani, samaytan munani.

Let's go home, I'm tired and I want to rest.

Vamos a nuestra casa, estoy cansada y quiero descansar.

QORPACHANA WASI = LODGING = EL ALOJAMIENTO

1. Kunan tuta qorpachawankimanchu?

Can you give me lodging tonight?

�Esta noche puede darme posada?

2. Ar�, qh'epallay qorpachasayki.

Yes, stay here, I'll give you lodging.

S�, qu�dese le voy a dar posada.

3. Allinchu pu�una wasi?

Is the room OK?

�Est� bi�n el dormitorio?

4. Ari, llapanmi allin, qatanakunapas, sawnakunapas.

Yes, everything is fine, including the blankets and the pillows.

Si, todo est� bien inclusive las frazadas y las almohadas.

5. Imaytaq pasapunki?

When do you leave?

�Cuando se va?.

6. Paqarin mincha, chaupi p'unchayta.

After tomorrow at noon.

Pasado ma�ana a medio d�a.

7. Ima naqtinmi mincha ripunki?

Why are you leaving after tomorrow?

�Y por qu� se va pasado ma�ana?

8. Kay p'unchaykunapin chajraita tarpusaq.

This is the season for sowing on my farm.

Estos d�as tengo que sembrar mi tierra.

9. Karuchu llaqtayki?

Is your town far from here?

�Est� lejos su pueblo?

10. Ari, sinchi karun llaqtayqa.

Yes, my town is very far from here.

Si, mi pueblo est� muy lejos de aqui.

11. Imaytaq kutimunki?

When are you coming back?

�Cu�ndo regresa Ud.?

12. Kutimusaq kimsa killapy, tarpuyta husiaruspa, manan qonqayta atisaikichu, chaymi kutimusaq.

I'll come back in three months after the sowing, I could never forget you, that's why I'll come back.

Voy a regresar en tres meses despu�s del sembr�o, no podr�a olvidarle, por eso voy a regresar.

13. �ogapas yuyarisqaykin

I'm going to miss you too.

Yo tambi�n le voy a extra�ar.

14. Watamunki�achu k'epikita?

Have you packed your lugage?

�Ha preparado ya su equipaje?

15. Ama hina kaychu Yanapaykuway, intiqa pakakuchian�a.

Please help me, the sun is starting to go away.

Por favor ay�deme, mira que el sol ya se est� ocultando.

16. Kikin puriqpichu ripunki?

Are you leaving in a car?

�Se va en un carro?

17. Manan, Uywallapin ripusaq.

No, I'm taking a horse.

No, llevo un caballo.

18. Uq p'unchaycama.

Until another day.

Hasta otro d�a.

19. Yusulpayki.

Thank you.

Gracias.

20. Kikillantaqmi.

Same to you.

De igual manera.

21. Sutiypi (sutiipi), taytaykita, mamaykitawan napayunki.

Give my greetings to your father and mother.

En mi nombre le saluda a su padre y a su madre.

22. Ananchayki, willasaq chayta paykunaman.

Thank you, I'll tell them.

Muchas gracias, les har� presente.

23. Imamanta.

You're welcome.

De nada.

FOOD AND DRINKS = ALIMENTOS Y BEBIDAS

1. Aicha kankatan mikuyta munani.

I want to eat roasted meat.

Quiero comer carne asada.

2. Qosallay, suyachishiayki tiqtii ollukuta ch'aki aichantinta mikunaykipaq, allincku.

My dear husband, I have fried vegetable with dried meat for your meal, Is that OK?

Querido esposo, para que comas tengo preparado ollucos con charque, �Est� bien?

3. Oh! chayqa kusam, hamqa yachankim gustasqayta.

That's good! You really know what I like.

�Eso s� est� bueno! T� realmente sabes lo que me agrada.

4. Sumaqmi llapallan kashiasqa, kay saralawapas.

Everything tastes good, your corn pudding too.

Todo est� muy agradable, tambi�n la mazamorra de ma�z.

5. Imanasaqmi, manan sara hak'uy kan�achu t'anta ruanaypaq.

What am I going to do? I don't have any more corn flour to make bread.

Que voy hacer, no tengo mas harina de ma�z para hornear pan.

6. Allichu, Llank'aq rinaypaq jabasta hank'apuanki.

Please, toast some favas for me to take to work.

Por favor, quiero que me tuestes habas para llevarme al trabajo.

7. Allin kallpayoq kanaykipaq kinwa apita rurapushiayki, javas hank'atapas.

I'm preparing quinua pudding and toasted favas beans, to give you more energy.

Para que tengas mas energ�a estoy preparando pur� de quinua y habas tostado.

8. Allichu, uchuta jaywamuway papa yanuwan mikunaypaq.

Hand me the chili please, to put on the potatoes.

Alc�nzame el aj� molido para comer con papas.

9. Osqhaylla hamunki chaupi p'unchayta munasqayki t'imputa mikunaykipaq.

Come back quickly at lunch time, so you can eat the boiled food you like.

Vienes r�pido al medio d�a para que te sirvas el sancochado que te gusta.

10. Onqosqachu wauqeyki kashian, icha runtu qaywisqata qoykuwaq.

Is your brother sick? maybe you can give him scrambled egg.

�Est� enfermo tu hermano? Tal vez puedes darle huevos rebueltos.

11. Manan ima laya runtuta mikunmanchu, piru runtu phasichallatan.

The only kind of eggs he can eat are little boiled eggs.

No puede comer ning�n tipo de huevos, excepto huevos pasados.

12. Manan kay t'antataqa munanichu, molletitan munani.

I don't want this kind of bread, I want sliced bread from the bakery.

Yo no quiero este pan, yo quiero el pan integral.

13. Herq'eymi mana allinchu, ninmi hamk'allatas mikusqa.

My child is not feeling well, he said he only ate pop corn.

Mi ni�o no se siente bien, dice que s�lo comi� cancha.

14. Panayki tulluy tullu kashian, achka lichitan upiachun.

Your sister is very thin, she needs to drink more milk.

Su hermano est� muy delgada, necesita tomar bastante leche.

15. Manan wawaykunamanqa misk'iqa mallinchu chaymi boillota ruashiani.

My children don't like sweets, that is why I'm making biscuits.

A mis hijos no les gusta dulces por eso les estoy haciendo bollos.

16. Imapaqmi sinchi uchuta mikunayman churanki, jayarparinqam.

Why do you put to much chile to my food, it will be hot.

Por que pones demasiado aj� a mi comida, se va a poner muy picante.

17. Manaraqmi aichaqa chayasqarajchu, jank'uraqmi kashian.

The meat is not cooked enough yet, it is still raw.

La carne todav�a no est� cocido, a�n est� cruda.

18. Manan kay aqata munanichu, q'ayman kashian.

I don't want this chicha drink, it is watered down.

No quiero esta chicha, est� ins�pida.

19. Phaway, wakanchispa lichinta ch'awamuy.

Go fast, and milk our cow.

Corre r�pido a orde�ar nuestra vaca.

20. Saqsaruni�an sinchita, mana�am lichita munani�achu, wajaychay tutapaq.

I'm full, I don't want milk any more keep it for tonight.

Ya estoy lleno, ya no quiero mas leche, gu�rda para la noche.

21. �oqapas mana�an lichita munani�achu, pisillawanmi saqsani.

I don't want any more milk either, just a little makes me full.

Yo tambi�n no quiero mas leche, me lleno solo con un poquito.

22. Qamqa sinchitataq upianki lichita. Manachu wiksaikita nanachin?

You drank a lot of milk. Doesn't it give you a stomach ache?

Ud. si tom� bastante leche. No le duele el est�mago?

23. Qamkunaqa rikushiankichis sinchi lichi upiasqayta. Pitaq jawashiara chay kuchi hina chakachikusqaykichista achjata mikusqaykichista?

While you guys were watching how much milk I was drinking. Was anyone looking at you while you were nearly choking from eating so fast, like pigs?

Uds. me estaban mirando cuanta leche estuve tomando. �Qui�n les estaba mirando a Uds. que se estaban atorando por comer r�pido la comida como puercos?

WASI RUNAS = THE FAMILY = LA FAMILIA

1. Allinllanchu kanki taytay?

How are you father?

�C�mo est�s pap�?

2. Allillanmi kashiani churiy.

I'm doing fine son.

Estoy bien hijo.

3. Qanri imaynallan kashianki ususiy?

And you, how are you daughter?

Y t�, �C�mo est�s hija?

4. Maypin mamay kashian?

Where is my mother?

�D�nde est� mi madre?

5. Panaykiwanmi kashian.

She is with you sister.

Est� con tu hermana.

6. Manachu hatun taytay chayamura.

Didn't my grand-father arrive yet?

�No lleg� mi abuelo todav�a?

7. Manan, ipaykiywanmi kashian.

No, he is with your aunt.

No, �l est� con tu t�a.

8. Imaytaq hamunqa willkay?

When will my grand-child come?

�Cu�ndo va a venir mi nieto (nieta)?

9. Paqarimi hamuyqa sullk'a churiykiwan.

He will come tomorrow with your youngest son.

Ma�ana va a venir con tu hijo menor.

10. Maytan warmiyki rin?

Where did your wife go?

�D�nde se fue tu esposa?.

11. Payqa rin erqen maskhaqmi.

She went to look for her son.

Ella se fue a buscar a su ni�o (hijo)

12. Machu�an hatun taytayki.

Your grandfather is already very old.

Su abuelo ya est� muy anciano.

13. Qosaymi wa�un.

My husband passed away.

Mi esposo falleci�.

WAYK'UNA WASI = THE KITCHEN = LA COCINA

1. Ratachiy ninata

Turn on the Stove.

Prende el fog�n.

2. Wayk'una rantiq riy mikuna ruananchikpaq.

Go and buy fuel, so we can cook.

Anda a comprar combustible para que cocinemos.

3. Llant'atan apamushiani yanunaykipaq.

I am bringing fire sticks, so you can cook.

Estoy trayendo le�a para que cocines.

4. Manan uqu k'awaqa raurayta atinchu.

You can't burn the cow dung until it is dry.

No puede arder la bosta h�meda.

5. K'illinsa ranteq riy.

Go and buy Charcoal (coal).

Anda a comprar carb�n.

6. Kusan sansa kashian aicha kankanapaq.

The coal (BarBQ) is good for roasting the meat.

Est� muy bien la brasa para asar la carne.

7. Nina ch'illun p'achayta ruparun.

A spark burned my clothes.

Una chispa ha quemado mi ropa (vestido).

8. Qonoy allinta papa kankanapaq.

Make a good fire, to roast the potatoes.

Has bien la fogata para asar papas.

9. Q'os�in �awiykunata k'arachiwashan.

The smoke is making my eyes water (cry).

El humo me est� haciendo arder los ojos.

10. Qhechinchawanmi uyaykita qhellqarukusqanki.

You have made your face dirty with soot.

Con holl�n te habias ensuciado la cara.

11. Uchpata horqoy tullpamanta.

Take out the ashes from the stove.

Saca la ceniza del fog�n.

12. Ninapi q'onichiy mikunaykita.

Warm up your food in the fire.

Calienta tu comida en el fuego.

13. K'oni yakuwan umayta aytisaq.

I'm going to wash my head in warm water.

Voy a lavarme la cabeza en agua tibia.

14. Phukuy allinta nina hap'inampaq.

Blow hard to start the fire.

Sopla bien para que prenda el fuego.

15. Thasnuy chay sansakunata.

Extinguish the fire.

Apaga esas brasas.

16. Ama yanuna wasipi pu�uychu, k'os�i onqochisunkiman.

Don't sleep in the kitchen, the smoke might make you sick.

No duermas en la cocina, el humo te puede hacer da�o.

17. Ima raykun mankata p'uy�uytawan p'akiranki?

Why did you break the pan and the pitcher?

�Por qu� rompiste la olla y el c�ntaro?

18. Maqmata apamuy aqawan hunt'achinapaq.

Bring the jar and fill it with chicha.

Trae la tinaja para llenar con chicha.

19. P'ukuykita jaywamuay mikunata yapamusjayki.

Hand me your plate, so I can give you more food.

Alc�nzame tu plato (escudilla) para darte mas comida.

20. Qolqe wisllata apamuay mikuna qaranaypaq.

Bring me the silver spoon, to serve the food.

Traerme el cuchar�n de plata para servir la comida.

21. Poruta apay payman makinkunata mayllakunampaq.

Take the pitcher of water to him, so he can wash his hands.

Ll�vale la jarra de agua para que se lave las manos.

22. Pampamanta joqariy chay musk'ata urmaruwankichiqmi

Be careful, pick up that grinding mortar from the floor, before you stumble and fall.

Levanta del suelo ese mortero, cuidado que se tropiecen.

DAYS AND MONTHS = LA FECHA

(Note: Quechua speakers commonly use the Spanish names for the days of the week , and months)

1. Yau tayta valikusqayki, niway pusaq p'unchaukunaq sutinta.

Sir, I want to ask you a favor, tell me the names of the days of the week.

Oiga Ud. se�or, le voy a suplicar, d�game los nombres de !os d�as de la semana.

2. Ar� tayta, nispaqa nisqayki p'unchaukunaq sutinkunata:

Alright, I'll tell you the names for the days of the week:

S� se�or, entonces le voy a decir nombres de los d�as de la semana:

Intichu

Sunday

Domingo

killachau

Monday

Lunes

Atipachau

Tuesday

Martes

Qoyllurchau

Wednesday

Mi�rcoles

Illapachau

Thursday

Jueves

Ch'askachau

Friday

Viernes

K'uychichau

Saturday

S�bado

3. Yachankitaqcha wataqpa killankunaq sutinta.

And you will learn the names for the months of the year.

Y sabr� los nombres de los meses del a�o.

Kamay killa

January

Enero

Poqoy

February

Febrero

Pauqarwara

March

Marzo

Ayriwa

April

Abril

Aymuray

May

Mayo

Kuski

June

Junio

Hawkaykuski

July

Julio

Situa

August

Agosto

Chawawarki

September

Septiembre

Kantarayki

October

Octubre

Ayamarka

November

Noviembre

Hatun Raymi

December

Diciembre.

COMEDY THEATER DIALOG = DIALOGO TEATRO COMEDIA

Dialogue between Mr. Distinguido (the distinguished master) and Carlos (the newly hired house servant).
Dialogo entre Sr. Distinguido (el patr�n) y Carlos (el nuevo criado).


Se�or: Carlos! = Carlos! = �Carlos!
Carlos: Ima? = What? = �Qu�?

Se�or: Punkutan takamun, kichamuy. = Someone is knocking at the door, go open it. = Algui�n est� tocando la puerta, anda abre.
Carlos: Imata? = What did you say? = �Qu� cosa?

Se�or: �oga niyki punkuta kichamuy nispa. = I said, go and open the door. = Yo dije, anda abre la puerta.
Carlos: Imay? = When? = �Cu�ndo?

Se�or: Kunallan niyki, manachu uyarinki? = Didn't you hear me? = No me escuchas?
Carlos: Manan(m) = No = No.

Se�or: Pin? Qawaramuy. = Who is it? Go and see. = �Qui�n es? Anda mira.

Se�or: Pin kasqa? = Who was it? = �Qui�n era?.
Carlos: Pich�, mana�an tarini�achu pitapas punkupi. = I don't know, they already left. = No s�, ya no encontr� a nadie en la puerta.

Se�or: Carlos, �achu picharunki�a wasita? = Carlos, have you swept the house yet? = Carlos, �Ya barriste la casa?
Carlos: Manaraqme. = Not yet. = Todav�a.

Carlos: Sr. Distinguido, maypin(m) pichana pichanaypaq? = Mr. Distinguido, where is the broom, so I can sweep? = Sr. Distinguido, �d�nde est� la escoba para barrer?
Se�or: Manan yachanichu, manachu yachanki �oqa kamachiqniyki kasqayta? = I don't know, don't you realize that I am the boss? = Yo no s�, �No s�bes que yo soy tu patr�n?

Carlos: Nispachaqa, maymantaq warmiyki churarun pichanata? = Then, where did your wife put the broom? = Entonces, �A d�nde lo ha puesto tu mujer la escoba?
Se�or: Manan yachanichu, warmiypas kamachiqniykim. = I don't know, my wife is also your boss. = No s�, mi esposa tambi�n es t� patrona.

Carlos: Maymantapas apamuway pichanata, pichanayta munaspaqa. = If you want me to sweep, then bring me the broom, where ever it is. = De donde sea traigame la escoba si quiere que barra.
Se�or: Ama rabiachiwaychu, upallay. = Don't bother me, be quite. = No me molestes, c�llate.

Carlos: Sr. Distinguido, maypim isp'akuna ongoy q'echawanmi cashiani = Mr. Distinguido, where is the bathroom? I have diarrhea. = Sr. Distinguido �en d�nde est� el ba�o?, tengo diarrea.
Se�or: Waqpi, wasi qepapi. = Over there, behind the house. = All� , atraz de la casa.

Carlos: Sr. Distinguido, apamuway rumita pichakunaypaq, k'aspitataq kuchikuna pantachinaypaq. = Mr. Distinguido, bring me a rock to clean myself and a stick to scare off the pigs. = Sr. Distinguido, traigame una piedra para limpiarme y un palo para espantar a los puercos.
Se�or: Imapaqtaq apamurayki qam kamachiwanaykipaq, kutii llaqtaykita Carlos. = Why did I hire you?, you are giving me orders; go back to your village Carlos. = Para qu� te traje para que me ordenes, pues regresa a tu pueblo Carlos.

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