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