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Maya in German

Maya in German is Maja, Majakultur, Maya — Maya means a member of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica whose civilisation flourished in what is now Mexico and Central America, known for its cities, writing system, and calendar.

Maya in German

Maja
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Majakultur
noun
Maya
noun
Mayakultur
noun

What does "Maya" mean?

  1. noun A member of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica whose civilisation flourished in what is now Mexico and Central America, known for its cities, writing system, and calendar.
    "Archaeologists have uncovered a huge Maya city hidden under the jungle canopy."
  2. noun In Hindu and Buddhist thought, the idea that the everyday physical world is an illusion masking a deeper spiritual reality.
    "The philosophy teacher explained maya as the veil that hides ultimate truth from the senses."
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Maya in a sentence

  • Archaeologists have uncovered a huge Maya city hidden under the jungle canopy.
  • Many Maya communities in Guatemala still speak their ancestral languages today.
  • The philosophy teacher explained maya as the veil that hides ultimate truth from the senses.
  • In this tradition, letting go of maya is a step toward enlightenment.

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What is "Maya" in German?

"Maya" in German is Maja, Majakultur, Maya. Maya means: A member of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica whose civilisation flourished in what is now Mexico and Central America, known for its cities, writing system, and calendar.

How do you use "Maya" in a sentence?

Example: "Archaeologists have uncovered a huge Maya city hidden under the jungle canopy." In German, "Maya" is Maja, Majakultur, Maya.

Are there other ways to say "Maya" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "Maya": Maja, Majakultur, Maya, Mayakultur.

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