Writing
The orthography of Orizaba Nahuatl (nlv) is similar to that of Classical Nahuatl (nah), though it features the consonants of this modern variety internationally rather than on the basis of Castilian (Spanish) orthography:
- "I will enter his/her house."
- "Nicalaquīz īcal."
- "Nikalakīs īkal."
This corresponds to a more phonetic translation while still making use of macrons to mark long vowels. Most grammar and vocabulary changes are minor, most of them corresponding to neologisms and loan words from Spanish. Example:
- "Now/At this moment/Today."
- "Āxcān."
- "Axan."
(In this case both long vowels and intermediate consonant are lost.)
Some loanwords from Spanish:
- "Kahwen" (from café, coffee; also used in Classical Nahuatl as "cafetzin").
- "Kawayoh" (from caballo, horse; also used in Classical Nahuatl as "cahuayoh").
- "Kochih" (from coche, car).
- "Refreskoh" (from refresco, soft drink or soda).
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