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The Indigenous Community of Mazahua
Spanish 

My son Gilberto would like to teach you some common phrases in our language.

  • Mazahua
  • Spanish
  • English
  • ngoseeveeree
  • fuego
  • fire
  • Vinnugoo Gilberto
  • Me llamo es Gilberto
  • My name is Gilberto
  • geussona
  • la comida
  • food
  • Vimvingova El Tigre
  • Yo vivo en el Tigre
  • I live in Tigre
  • kay -jeah
  • una falda
  • a skirt
  • Nguee a ha see ya
  • Como esta Ud.?
  • How are you?
  • mapee
  • bolsa
  • purse

Discusion Questions:
  • What languages do you know how to speak, read, or understand?

  • Why might it be important to not forget indigenous languages?