Photography

1. Huk fotografiata hurquwankichu?

   Huk fo-tog-ra-fia-ta hur-qu-wan-ki-chu?

   Could you take a photo for me?

   Usage

   Asking someone to take your photograph

   Grammar Note

   Taking a photograph uses "hurquy" (to take out) — the same idiom as Spanish "sacar una foto"; the same verb is used for withdrawing money. "suway" means "to steal"; it cannot be used to ask for a photo

2. Fotografiata hurquymanchu?

   Fo-tog-ra-fia-ta hur-quy-man-chu?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Asking permission to take a photograph

   Grammar Note

   "-yman" (1sg potential) plus "-chu" forms the polite permission question. Taking a photo uses "hurquy" (to take out), not "suway" (to steal)

3. Kay panoramaqa sumaqmi fotografiapaq.

   Kay pa-no-ra-ma-qa su-maq-mi fo-tog-ra-fi-a-paq.

   This scenery is very beautiful for photography

   Usage

   Commenting on a scenic spot perfect for photography

   Grammar Note

   "-paq" marks purpose "for"; "sumaqmi" = "sumaq" (beautiful) + evidential "-mi" for emphasis

4. Sayariy fotografiapaq.

   Sa-ya-riy fo-tog-ra-fi-a-paq.

   Please stop for a photo

   Usage

   Asking someone to pause or stop for a photograph

   Grammar Note

   "sayariy" is the imperative of "saya-" (to stand/stop); "-paq" indicates purpose

5. Fotografiaqa allinmi lluqsirqan.

   Fo-tog-ra-fi-a-qa al-lin-mi lluq-sir-qan.

   The photo came out well

   Usage

   Expressing satisfaction with how a photo turned out

   Grammar Note

   "lluqsi-" means "to come out/appear" in Quechua; apt for describing how a photo "came out"

6. Kameraypi pila tukukun.

   Ka-me-ray-pi pi-la tu-ku-kun.

   The camera battery has run out

   Usage

   Informing someone that the camera battery is depleted

   Grammar Note

   "tukuy" means "to finish/end" in Quechua; "pila" (battery) borrowed from Spanish

7. Kay wasi fotografiapaqchu?

   Kay wa-si fo-tog-ra-fi-a-paq-chu?

   Is photography allowed at this building?

   Usage

   Checking if photography is permitted at a historic building or site

   Grammar Note

   "wasi" means "house/building" in Quechua; "-paqchu" combines purpose and yes/no question

8. Intiqa sumaqta fotografiapaq.

   In-ti-qa su-maq-ta fo-tog-ra-fi-a-paq.

   The sunlight is perfect for photography

   Usage

   Commenting on ideal sunlight conditions for photography in the Andes

   Grammar Note

   "inti" (sun) is one of the most iconic Quechua words; also the name of the sun deity Inti

9. Fotografiata apachimuway WhatsAppwan.

   Fo-tog-ra-fi-a-ta a-pa-chi-mu-way Whats-App-wan.

   Please send the photo via WhatsApp

   Usage

   Requesting that a photo be shared via WhatsApp

   Grammar Note

   "-wan" is the instrumental case "using/via"; "apachimuway" is the benefactive imperative "send to me"

10. Kay fotografiaqa sumaqmi.

    Kay fo-tog-ra-fi-a-qa su-maq-mi.

    This photo is very beautiful

    Usage

    Complimenting a beautiful photograph

    Grammar Note

    "-qa" is the topic marker; "sumaqmi" = "sumaq" (beautiful) + evidential "-mi" for emphasis

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