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Vocabulary in Native American Languages: Kanjobal Words

Welcome to our Kanjobal vocabulary page! Kanjobal is a Mayan language, related to other languages like Jacaltec and Quiche Maya. We have included twenty basic Kanjobal words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. You can find more Kanjobal words in our online picture glossaries. If you'd like to know a word that is not in these wordlists, you can take part in our Indian words and meanings fundraiser or visit our main Kanjobal language site for more free resources.

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Kanjobal Word Set

(Click here for Kanjobal pronunciation guide)

English (Français)	Kanjobal words
One (Un)	Jun
Two (Deux)	Kab'
Three (Trois)	Oxeb'
Man (Homme)	Winaq
Woman (Femme)	'Ix
Dog (Chien)	Tx'i'
Sun (Soleil)	K'u
Moon (Lune)	Xajaw
Water (Eau)	'A

Click here to see Kanjobal vocabulary words compared to words in related Mayan languages: Maya Vocabulary

Kanjobal Picture Dictionaries

Here are some themed Kanjobal word lists we have put together and illustrated for language learners. Feel free to print them out for classroom purposes!

Kanjobal animal words

Kanjobal color words

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