Common Quechua idioms and figurative expressions, mostly built around the heart and body, with their meanings explained. Front: the Quechua idiom. Back: English meaning and usage note.
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- Ama suwa, ama llulla, ama qhilla
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Don't steal, don't lie, don't be lazy, the traditional Inca moral code- Sunqu ukhupi
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Inside the heart, meaning deep down or sincerely- Uma muyuy
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Head spinning, meaning to feel dizzy or confused- Sunqu wañuy
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Heart dying, a figurative way to describe deep heartbreak- Makinta quy
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To give one's hand, meaning to help or lend a hand- Simi hap'iy
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To hold one's word, meaning to make a promise- Rumi sunqu
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Stone heart, describing someone cold hearted or unfeeling- Ñawinta kichay
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To open one's eyes, meaning to become aware or realize the truth- Allin sunqu
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Good heart, describing a kind and generous person- Millay sunqu
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Bad heart, describing a cruel or wicked person- Kallpachakuy
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To gather one's strength, meaning to encourage oneself, to take heart- Yawar masi
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Blood relative, a figurative term for close kin- Sunqu nanay
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Heart pain, meaning grief or heartache- Uyanta rikuy
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To see someone's face, meaning to visit them in person- Qhawariy allinta
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Look at it well, meaning pay close attention or be careful
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