llama
The Quechua word llama means llama.
This term refers to the South American mammal of the camel family, specifically the species Lama glama.
Meaning: South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama (noun)
Did you know?
- In the Incan Empire, the llama was so highly valued that killing one without official permission was a serious crime.
- Depending on the specific Quechua variety, such as Cusco Quechua, the pronunciation of the double 'l' may involve a distinct lateral sound unlike the English 'l'.
- The llama was historically used in ritual sacrifices to the sun god Inti, making the animal a bridge between the earthly and divine worlds.
Examples in context
- Llamachu?Is it a llama?This sentence is useful for asking whether a specific animal is a llama.Tatoeba #773428 by marloncori, translation #773429 by marloncori
- Llamaqa sumaqmi.The llama is beautiful.
Example conversation
Rosa and Juan are visiting a farm in the Andes.
- RosaJuan, chay llama qhaway.Juan, look at that llama.
- JuanSumaq llamami, Rosa.It is a beautiful llama, Rosa.
- RosaLlama yakuta munan.The llama wants some water.
- JuanHuk llama yanapayta munan.Another llama wants help.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “llama” translations and entries llama, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
