Traveling with Kids

1. Wawakuna pukllanankupaq ima kachkan?

   wa-wa-KU-na puk-LLA-nan-ku-paq i-MA kach-KAN

   What is there for the children to play?

   Usage

   Looking for places for children to play on a family trip.

   Grammar Note

   "-kuna" pluralizes; "-nanku-" = 3rd person plural; "-paq" = purposive suffix.

2. Churiymi chunka watayuq.

   chu-RIY-mi CHUN-ka wa-TA-yuq

   My son is ten years old.

   Usage

   Stating a child's age, for example when buying tickets.

   Grammar Note

   "-yuq" is the possessive suffix "having X"; "watayuq" = "having years" = "years old".

3. Wawakuna mikhunanpaq ima tiyan?

   wa-wa-KU-na mi-KHU-nan-paq i-MA ti-YAN

   What food is there for the children?

   Usage

   Checking for children's food at a restaurant.

   Grammar Note

   "mikhunan" = "food/meal"; "-paq" = purposive suffix "for".

4. Wawa maypi puñunqa?

   WA-wa MAY-pi pu-ÑUN-qa

   Where will the baby sleep?

   Usage

   Asking about sleeping arrangements for a baby at a hotel.

   Grammar Note

   "-nqa" is the 3rd person singular future suffix meaning "he/she/it will do X".

5. Wawakunaqa Machu Pikchupi kusikurqanku.

   wa-wa-KU-na-qa MA-chu PIK-chu-pi ku-si-KUR-qan-ku

   The children were very happy at Machu Picchu.

   Usage

   Reflecting on children's happy experience at a tourist site.

   Grammar Note

   "-rqanku" is the 3rd person plural past tense suffix meaning "they did X".

6. Wawaqa aychata mana mikhuyta atinchu.

   wa-WA-qa AY-cha-ta MA-na mi-KHUY-ta a-TIN-chu

   The baby cannot eat meat yet.

   Usage

   Informing a restaurant about dietary restrictions for a baby.

   Grammar Note

   "mikhuyta atinchu" = "mikhuy" (to eat) + accusative "-ta" + 3rd person of "atiy" (to be able). "mana ... -chu" negates it. "riqsikuy" means "to introduce oneself/be known", not "to be able to eat".

7. Pukllana wasita riqsinkichu?

   puk-LLA-na WA-si-ta riq-SIN-ki-chu

   Do you know where the playground is?

   Usage

   Asking if someone knows where the playground is.

   Grammar Note

   "Pukllana wasi" = "play place/house" - a typical Quechua compound noun.

8. Churiymi Sacsayhuamanpi kusikun.

   chu-RIY-mi Sac-say-HUA-man-pi ku-SI-kun

   My son is enjoying himself at Sacsayhuaman.

   Usage

   Sharing that your son is enjoying an Inca archaeological site.

   Grammar Note

   "kusikun" = "kusiy" (to rejoice) + reflexive "-ku-" + "-n" = "he/she enjoys".

9. Wawa mikhunan ima tiyanmi?

   WA-wa mi-KHU-nan i-MA ti-YAN-mi

   What baby food is available?

   Usage

   Asking about available baby food options.

   Grammar Note

   "mikhunan" is the nominalized form of "mikhuy" (to eat), meaning "food".

10. Wawakuna llamakunawan pukllakunku.

    wa-wa-KU-na lla-ma-KU-na-wan puk-LLA-kun-ku

    The children are playing with llamas.

    Usage

    Describing children playing with llamas, iconic animals of the Andes.

    Grammar Note

    "pukllakunku" = "puklla-" (play) + reflexive "-ku-" + 3rd plural "-nku".

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