Kaqchikel-K’iche’ Mixed Language

CKZ

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Alternate Names: Cauque Mixed Language

Dialects: None known. Came from the K’iche’ area in the colonial period. Older speakers show a base of K’iche’.

Genealogy:

Mixed language
Cakchiquel-Quiché

Demographics: 2,000 (1998 SIL).

Language Use: Changing to become more like South Central Kaqchikel [cak]. Mainly adults. Also use Spanish [spa].

Nation of Origin: Guatemala