achi’l

K'iche'

Etymology

Possibly from achi (“man”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aːˈt͡ʃiːʔl/

Noun

achi’l

1. companion
2. friend
3. regidor (assistant to mayor on council)

Related terms

• achi’laj (“to accompany”)
• achi’lik (“to be together”)

References

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