chi chawal

K'iche'

Etymology

Possibly from chi (in) +‎ chajij (to take care of; to protect)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃʰiː t͡ʃʰaːʋaːl/

Adverb

chi chawal

  1. in secret

References

  • Christenson, Allen J. (2003), Kʼicheʼ-English dictionary and Guide to the pronunciation of the Kʼicheʼ-Maya alphabet[1], Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies, →OCLC, page 28