achalal

K'iche'

Etymology

Possibly achi (“man”) + -lal

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aːt͡ʃʰaːˈlaːl/

Noun

achalal

1. brother
2. older brother of male
3. family member

Related terms

• achalaxik (“family”)
• achalka’n (“sister-in-law”) ?

References

• Allen J. Christenson, Kʼiche-English dictionary, page 7