Tektitek | |
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B'a'aj | |
Native to | Guatemala, Mexico |
Region | Western Highlands |
Ethnicity | Tektitek |
Native speakers
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5,000 (2002) |
Mayan
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 |
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Glottolog | tekt1235 |
The Tektitek language (Tectiteco, Teco, or B'a'aj) is a member of the Quichean–Mamean branch of the Mayan language family. It is very closely related to the Mam language. Tektikek is spoken by the Tektitek people, which are primarily settled in the municipality of Tectitán, department of Huehuetenango. A number of Tektitek speakers have settled in Mexico.