General Greetings:
* "Hola" (pronounced "oh-la"): This is the most common greeting used in the Yucatec Maya language, and it is borrowed from Spanish. It is considered a casual and friendly greeting.
* "Buenos días" (pronounced "bway-nos dee-as"): This is a formal way to say "good morning" in Spanish, and it is often used in Maya as well.
* "Buenas tardes" (pronounced "bway-nas tar-des"): This is a formal way to say "good afternoon" in Spanish, and it is often used in Maya as well.
Traditional Greetings:
* "K'aax" (pronounced "kah-ahx"): This is a traditional Mayan greeting, similar to "hello" or "good morning".
* "Ma'alob" (pronounced "ma-a-lob"): This means "good" and can be used as a greeting similar to "hello" or "how are you?".
* "K'in a'an" (pronounced "keen a-an"): This means "good day" and is a more formal greeting.
It's important to note that:
* The specific pronunciation of Maya words can vary depending on the region and dialect.
* It is always a good idea to learn the appropriate greeting for the specific situation and the person you are speaking to.
If you are interested in learning more about Mayan languages, you can find many resources online and in libraries.