K'iche' (Quiché) language

K'iche' (or Quiché) is a Mayan language predominantly spoken in Guatemala, particularly in the highland regions. It is one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages in the country, with hundreds of thousands of speakers. K'iche' has a rich cultural history, and its speakers maintain traditional practices and beliefs intertwined with the language. The language features a unique grammatical structure, including the use of prefixes and suffixes to modify verbs and nouns. K'iche' has its own writing system, and literature in the language includes ancient texts, such as the Popol Vuh, a significant historical narrative of the Maya civilization.