Where does “k'aspi qillqana” come from?
k'aspi qillqana (Quechua) comes from Quechua qillqana, from Quechua qillqay, from Quechua y — really, truly.
k'aspi qillqana (Quechua): pencil
Definitions
- pencil
Ancestry of “k'aspi qillqana”, step by step
k'aspi qillqana traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Quechua qillqana
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quechua | qillqana | pen, pencil, writing utensil; desk |
| 2 | Quechua | qillqay | writing, notation, spelling, orthography; to... |
| 3 | Quechua | y | really, truly |
via Quechua k'aspi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quechua | k'aspi | stick, pole, rod; shaft of a spindle |