Quechuan
Quechua, Cusco, Peru
Runasimi Kausay – The Living Language of the People
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Language Overview
Cusco Quechua is a variety of Southern Quechua spoken in the Cusco region of Peru, with close to 1 million speakers. It’s part of the Quechuan language family, one of the most widely spoken indigenous language families in the Americas.
Market Insights
In Cusco, there’s a preference for content that reflects Andean culture and traditions. Radio and television are popular, with a growing interest in digital content, especially on social media.
Cultural Context
Cusco Quechua is rich in cultural nuances and reflects the Andean worldview. It includes a complex system of formality and respect, particularly in addressing elders.
Writing System and Typography
Cusco Quechua uses the Latin alphabet with some additional characters. The text flows left to right, and there are specific typographical considerations for the additional characters.
Phonetics and Phonology
Cusco Quechua’s phonology includes three vowel sounds and a series of glottalized consonants, which can be challenging for non-native speakers to pronounce.
Grammatical Structure
The language follows an SOV (subject-object-verb) structure. It has a sophisticated system of verb inflection for tense, aspect, and evidentiality.
Media and Text Layout
Translations into Cusco Quechua can expand by 10-20%. Subtitling requires careful attention to pacing, and the recommended character count per line is about 32.
Localization Challenges
One challenge is ensuring that translations respect the cultural and spiritual significance of certain terms and concepts in Quechua culture.
Technical Considerations
There are text rendering issues in digital formats, and compatibility with major software can be problematic. Special attention is required for web and mobile applications.
Other information
Cusco Quechua is deeply connected to the Inca heritage and is integral to preserving the history and traditions of the Andean people.
Our Human Voices
- QUECHM01_Meg
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