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Aymara Lesson, Isla Del Sol, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, June, 2000
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Aymara Lesson Number IV (First Four On Boliviaweb.com):
Inti Wata Isla del Sol
Waika Aji Arequipina (also called Aji Amarillo)
Tienda yawira taskiwa? Is the shop open?
Yawin tatawa? Are you closed?
Jhwasa Habas or large green beans (about ½ in diameter)
Cun hora hesa ? What time is it?
Ya tunc hora hewa It is nine oclock
Kayan kiwa urtanyaja? Where is the house?
Huisa Cocha The name of the sacred rock of creation on the island
Moroco Flat stone and round stone morter and pestle
Manqata auhito I am hungry
Uma munta I am thirsty
Humasteh You (respectfully)
Camisas carakta? How are you?
Gualikistua I am fine
Nayaha Jacintua I am jacinto
Alojamiento nehwa Do you rent rooms to travellers?
Carua - Llama
Alpacho Alpaca (an animal exactly like the Llama but furrier)
Owita Sheep
Owiskalyo Baby Sheep
Cuchi Pig
Hualpa Chicken
Anu Dog
Wawa Child
Nikuta Long hair braids joined at bottom by yarn worn by Isla Del Sol women
Hurta House
Lawa Wood
Hichu Thatch
Kala Stone
Puste Post
Tija Ceramic tiled roof
Tija Urta House with ceramic tiled roof
Calamina Corrugated steel roof
Arrue Adobe
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