Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Dialects

It refers to one of the possible varieties of a language, in particular, would be a dialect variant of a language associated with a particular geographical area.
A dialect is a sign system cut off from a common language, living or disappeared, usually with a specific geographical limit, but without a strong differentiation from other common source.


Examples:

Guatemala: K'iche, Yukateka, Chol, Mam and Q'anjob'al


More examples:

- In Cuba says the guagua.
- In Cuba, instead of saying goodbye, said Chait.
- In Mexico, Monaco tells a rude person, or with a low social status. Not a nice term.
-Mexicans also use the word "wool" as a synonym for money.
- "Chafa"in Mexico, means poor quality.


Sentences:

-This guagua is very quick.
-Chait friends to see you tomorrow.
-This a car is chafa.

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