How do you say sorry in Chamorro?

How do you say sorry in Chamorro?

While English is spoken throughout the Mariana Islands, it doesn't hurt to know some common words and phrases beyond just saying hello....Common Phrases in Chamorro.
English Chamorro Pronunciation
I'm sorry. Dispensa yu'. diss-pen-sah dzoo
You are welcome. Buen prubechu. boo-EHN proo-beh-choo

What is beautiful in Chamorro?

When saying that someone is beautiful, you would say bunita for females and bunitu for males. NOTE: The word bunitu , from Spanish bonito, is often used as a general term to describe things as beautiful or pretty.

How do I learn Chamorro?

The Chamorro language is now more accessible than ever, thanks to a locally made website that teaches the native tongue. LearningChamorro.com is an online, learner-driven resource geared towards teaching the language, whether you're from Guam or abroad.

What's up in Chamorro?

This ubiquitous Chamorro greeting is basically a question that asks “What's up?” or “What's going on?” It's understood by native speakers of Chamorro as a casual greeting often said to those they know. ... Håfa in Chamorro is the question word “what” and adai has no literal English equivalent.

What is home in Chamorro?

guma' | Chamorro Dictionary house; home; shelter; refuge; dwelling; dormitory; building. etymology. From Proto-Austronesian Rumaq, meaning "house".

How do you say respect in Chamorro?

Hanao fangingé. That's Chamorro for “Go pay respect,” said Señora Antonia Castro. The phrase and other similar phrases are commonly heard at parties and other family gatherings or even when families meet outside of the home, Castro said.

What is draw in Chamorro?

pinenta | Chamorro Dictionary Picture; design; painting; drawing.

What is Chamorro in English?

Chamorro in American English (tʃɑˈmɔroʊ ) 1. Word forms: plural Chaˈmorros. a member of one of the indigenous peoples of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

What is teacher in Chamorro?

professora | Chamorro Dictionary Professor; professional; instructor; teacher (female).

What is student Chamorro?

estudiånte | Chamorro Dictionary Student; learner; scholar. etymology. examples.

What is strong Chamorro?

metgot | Chamorro Dictionary 1) strong; stout; sturdy; stalwart; tough; tenacious; powerful; solid.

How are you doing in Chamorro?

Håfa manatatmanu hamyo? How are you all doing? Using the common Chamorro greeting Håfa Adai!

How do you say woman in Chamorro?

You're a woman. Palao'an hao.

How do you say may I use the restroom in Chamorro?

You can say: “Guella yan guello kao siña hu usa I kemmon?” which means: “Ancestors may I use the restroom?”

How do you say my in Chamorro?

My name's Tom. I na'ån hu si Tom.

What does Hafa Adai mean?

"Hafa Adai" (pronounced HALF A DAY) is "Hello" in Chamorro, the native language of Guam and the islands of the Northern Marianas. It's basically used the same way as the word "Aloha" in the Hawaiian Islands.

What country says half a day?

U.S. Naval Hospital Guam. The Chamorro phrase of the day is "Hafa Adai!" (pronounced as Half A Day), which means hi or hello. "Hafa Adai!" is used the same way as the word "Aloha" in the Hawaiian Islands. Thanks to Ms.

What island says half a day?

Ballestas Islands

What is Guam's first language?

Chamorro

Do they say Feliz Navidad in Guam?

As many Chamorros know, using "Felis Pasgua" for Merry Christmas has been commonplace in the Marianas. ... This comes from the Spanish "Feliz Pascua" for Happy Easter and "Feliz Navidad" for Merry Christmas. With that said, I say to all of you: Felis Nabidat!