Kaqchikel-K’iche’ Mixed Language

A language of Guatemala

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Cauque Mixed Language

Population

2,000 (1998 SIL).

Location

Santiago, Sacatepéquez, Santa María Cauque villages.

Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification

Dialects

Came from the K’iche’ area in the colonial period. Older speakers show a base of K’iche’.

Language Use

Changing to become more like South Central Kaqchikel [cak]. Mainly adults. Also use Spanish [spa].

Language Resources