Basic vocabulary:
* tlahtolli (tlah-TOH-lee) - word, speech, language
* tlācatl (tla-KAH-tuhl) - person, human
* ātl (AH-tuhl) - water
* tēcuhtli (tay-KOO-tuhl) - ruler, lord
* tēotl (tay-OH-tuhl) - god
* īxōtl (ee-SHOW-tuhl) - woman
* ōcōtl (oh-KOH-tuhl) - tree
* tlālli (tla-LEE) - earth, land
* yōllotl (yoh-YOH-tuhl) - heart, soul, mind
* tēnēuhtil (tay-NAY-oo-teel) - to know, to understand
Animals:
* cuāuh (KWAH-oo) - eagle
* coyōtl (koh-YOH-tuhl) - coyote
* tlacuālolo (tla-KWAH-lo-lo) - rabbit
* tlācatl (tla-KAH-tuhl) - dog
* mākuīl (mah-KWEEL) - jaguar
Food:
* tōnati (toh-NAH-tee) - corn
* chīlli (chee-LEE) - chili pepper
* ātl (AH-tuhl) - water
* tlacoyo (tla-KOH-yoh) - a type of tortilla
* tamale (tah-MAH-lay) - a type of steamed corn dough with filling
Things:
* teocalli (tay-oh-KAH-lee) - temple
* tēntli (tay-NAY-tuhl) - road, path
* īxōlotl (ee-SHOW-loh-tuhl) - axe
* macuīl (mah-KWEEL) - hand
* yāōtl (yah-OH-tuhl) - house
Actions:
* nāhua (NAH-wah) - to speak
* īxtli (ee-XTLEE) - to see
* nīz (neez) - to eat
* mīztli (mees-tuhl) - to drink
* tlācati (tla-KAH-tee) - to live
Remember:
* Aztec pronunciation is very different from English.
* There are many dialects of Nahuatl, so some variations may exist.
* These are just a few examples. There are many more words in the Aztec language.
This is just a small sample of the vast vocabulary of the Aztec language. If you're interested in learning more, there are many resources available online and in libraries.