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How Mam and English compare

Shared writing system

Mam and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

Mam belongs to the Mayan family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Sentence structure changes

Mam follows verb-subject-object (VSO) order while English follows subject-verb-object (SVO). The translator has to rebuild each sentence rather than substitute words in place, so the output will not line up word-for-word with your input. Splitting long sentences improves accuracy.

Speakers

Mam: Over 500,000 speakers. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

Common Mam phrases in English

Everyday phrases translated from Mam to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Greetings: Mam phrases and their English translations
MamEnglish
B´a´n q´ijHello
B´a´n q´ijGood morning
B´a´n q´ijGood afternoon
B´a´n qonik´anGood evening
B´a´n qonik´anGood night
B´a´n q´ijGoodbye
Qo xel qka´yin juntl majlSee you later
Ok qo xel qka´yine nchi´jSee you tomorrow
B´a´n ttzajaWelcome
¿Tzeʼn taʼya?How are you?
B´a´n n-tene, chjonteI am fine, thank you
B´a´n q´ij teyaHave a good day

Courtesy

Courtesy: Mam phrases and their English translations
MamEnglish
B´a´nPlease
ChjonteThank you
Nimxix chjonteThank you very much
B´a´n t-xi´yaYou are welcome
Ja´loYes
MyaNo
Q´onxa najsamExcuse me
N-chin b´isuneI am sorry
Myia jun nya b´a´nNo problem
Ax tokOf course
ChjonteCongratulations
Tb´anil t-xtalb´ilaGood luck

Introductions

Introductions: Mam phrases and their English translations
MamEnglish
¿Ti tb´iya?What is your name?
B´a´n tu´n tok wojtzqi´naNice to meet you
¿Jatum tzajna?Where are you from?
Jte tanq´ib´la´?How old are you?
Jun xnaq´tzanjtz qineI am a student
Atine tzalu toj q´ij te ojlab´lI am here on holiday
Atine tzalu tu´n waq´unaneI am here for work
Atzun wuk´ileThis is my friend

Numbers

Numbers: Mam phrases and their English translations
MamEnglish
JunOne
Kab´eTwo
OxeThree
KyajeFour
Jwe´Five
QaqSix
WuqSeven
WaqaqEight
B´eljajNine
LajajTen
Jun syentOne hundred
Jun milOne thousand

Time and dates

Time and dates: Mam phrases and their English translations
MamEnglish
Toj q´ij ja´loToday
Nchi'jTomorrow
EwerYesterday
JalinNow
YajxitlLater
¿Jte or jalin?What time is it?
Toj qlaxIn the morning
Toj qonik´anIn the evening
LunesMonday
Q´ij viernesFriday
Toj juntl semanNext week
Jun orOne hour

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Mam phrases and their English translations
MamEnglish
¿Jatum ta´ aju´ baño?Where is the bathroom?
¿Jatum ta´ t-xilen tren?Where is the train station?
¿Jatum ta´ a aeropuerto?Where is the airport?
¿Tze´n tten tu´n n-pone?How do I get there?
Q´onk t-xe t-xu´kTurn left
Q´onk t-xela toj b´anq´ob´Turn right
B´eta t-xe´lGo straight ahead
Nqayin ta´It is near
Najchaq ta´It is far
Ma chin el tzpetI am lost
N-ajben jun taxiI need a taxi
¿Jatum n-ku loq´in jun ticket?Where can I buy a ticket?
¿Jte´ twi´ aju´ ticket?How much is the ticket?
¿B´a´npe tu´n t-xi´ya b´et?Is it safe to walk?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Mam phrases and their English translations
MamEnglish
N-chin wa´yajI am hungry
N-chin k´wa´neI am thirsty
A´, b´a´nWater, please
Jun mes te kab´e, b´a´nA table for two, please
A menú, b´a´nThe menu, please
Ti n-xi tqana?What do you recommend?
Wajb´ile ti´j jluI would like this
Tb´anilxixIt is delicious
A factura, b´a´nThe bill, please
Mya n-wa´ne chib´jI do not eat meat
At jun n-alergia ti´j wab´jI have a food allergy
KapeCoffee
Tea
PanBread

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Mam phrases and their English translations
MamEnglish
¿Jte´ t-xilen jlu?How much does this cost?
Nimxix twi´It is too expensive
¿In xi tkʼamoʼna qe tarjeta te crédito?Do you accept credit cards?
Noq n-chin jyoneI am just looking
Kxel wiʼneI will take it
JaqetOpen
Tz´apinClosed
OkxEntrance
Tz´etzExit
¿Jatum ta’ k’ayb’il?Where is the market?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Mam phrases and their English translations
MamEnglish
OninHelp
Q´onxa jun q´anelCall a doctor
Q´manxa kye polisiyCall the police
Wajb´ile onb´ilI need help
Yab' qineI am sick
¿Jatum ta´ ja q´anb´il?Where is the hospital?
¿Jatum ta´ aju k´ayb´il q´anb´il?Where is the pharmacy?
N-chi b´is tzaluIt hurts here
Ilti´j jun q´anelI need a doctor
¿Atpe jun ja q´anb´il niqayin?Is there a hospital nearby?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Mam phrases and their English translations
MamEnglish
¿N-yoline toj inglés?Do you speak English?
Mya n-el nnik´eI do not understand
N-el nnik´eI understand
Bʼaʼn tuʼn tyolina chebʼe chebʼePlease speak slowly
B´a´n tu´n t-xi tqana juntl majlPlease repeat that
B´a´n tu´n t-tz´ib´inPlease write it down
¿Tiʼ t-xilen jlu?What does this mean?
¿Tzeʼn tten in xi tqʼamaʼna jlu?How do you say this?
N-chin xnaq´tzaneI am learning
Chin yoline ch´inI speak a little
¿Jaku tzʼonin wiʼje?Can you help me?
S´e´n loI do not know

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About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

About Mam Language

Geographical Distribution

Spoken in the western highlands of Guatemala and parts of southern Mexico (Chiapas).

Alphabet

Uses the Latin script with orthographic conventions standardized by the Guatemalan Academy of Mayan Languages.

Vowels

aeiouaaeeiioouu

Consonants

b'chch'jkk'lmnpqq'rstt'tztz'wxy' (glottal stop)

Phonetics

Features ejective consonants and glottalized sounds. Tone is not phonemic, but vowel length is contrastive.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically Verb-Subject-Object (VSO). Ergative-absolutive alignment; rich in affixation.

Loanwords

Includes borrowings from Spanish due to colonization and bilingualism.

Language Family

Mayan language family, Mam branch.

Writing Systems

Uses standardized Latin orthography developed by linguistic and cultural institutions.

Writing System History

Transitioned from oral tradition to written Latin script in the 20th century.

Total Number of Speakers

Over 500,000 speakers.

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