What is Chelu?
Get the Chelu mug. a chamorro word that means friend, brother ,or sister. Hey chelu what are you doing ? Get the chelu mug.
Where can I find a dictionary in Chamorro?
Glosbe is a home for thousands of dictionaries. We provide not only dictionary English - Chamorro, but also dictionaries for every existing pairs of languages - online and for free. In Glosbe you will find translations from English into Chamorro coming from various sources. The translations are sorted from the most common to the less popular.
What is the best book to learn Chamorro?
Dictionary and Grammar of the Chamorro Language of the Island of Guam (1918) by Edward Ritter von Preissig.
What is chelu?
che'lu | Chamorro Dictionary noun. sibling; brother; sister.
What does PAR mean in Chamorro?
påt | Chamorro Dictionaryentrypåtpronunciationpuhtmeaningnoun. pair; couplet; match; twosome.etymologyFrom Spanish par, meaning "pair".examplesMamåhan yu' un påt sapåtos gi Payless. I bought a pair of shoes at Payless.1 more row
What does Lanya mean in Chamorro?
laña' | Chamorro Dictionaryentrylaña'pronunciationlah-nyah'meaningExpletive to express feelings ranging from mild surprise to complete disgust. Taboo word in mixed society. Still used by some males in a comdemnatory manner to indicate having had sexual intercourse with a female.etymologyexamples1 more row
What does Pika mean in Chamorro?
hot”Pika means “hot” or “spicy” in Chamorro.
What does Biba mean in Chamorro?
biba | Chamorro Dictionary To burst forth with exclamations of approval. etymology. From Spanish viva, meaning "long live" or "hurray". examples. One of the uses of the word in Spanish is as a term of celebration, as in the word "hurray", which is how the word is used now in modern Chamorro.
What is prim Chamorro?
primu | Chamorro Dictionary Cousin (male). etymology. From Spanish primo, meaning male cousin. examples.
What does Matua mean in Chamorro?
Traditional Chamorro Social Roles • Matua: highest class. • Acha'ot: middle class. • Manachang: lowest class.
What does Pari mean in Chamorro?
Relationship term: godfather and child's parents Kumpaire or pari' is a religious and social term used to describe the relationship between parents and their child's godfather. The word kumparie was borrowed from the Spanish term compadre adapted and appropriated into CHamoru cultural tradition.
What does HAGU mean in Chamorro?
hågu | Chamorro Dictionary pronoun. You (emphatic) (used to address one person; subject). etymology. From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian kahu, meaning the second person, singular "you". examples.
What do you call Guam food?
Chamorro Cuisine The Chamorro people are the indigenous people of the Mariana Islands where Guam is located. Chamorro cuisine is influenced by Spanish, Mexican, American, Japanese and Filipino culture and has resulted in some of the most delicious savoury and sweet dishes.
What do u call people from Guam?
Chamorros are the indigenous people of the Mariana Islands of which Guam is the largest and southernmost on an island chain.
What is the food of Guam?
P. mariannus mariannus (Mariana Fruit Bat) meat is a distinctive feature of traditional Chamorro cuisine. Other notable local ingredients in Guam's cuisine include fresh fish, such as tuna, as well as breadfruit, coconut, papaya, taro, and yams.
What is I love you in Chamorro?
“Hu guaiya hao”, literally means “I love you” and is the most common way to express your love for someone in Chamorro. The word guaiya is the verb for “to love” and can be used in more than one way as can be seen in the next expression.
What does Pari mean in Chamorro?
Relationship term: godfather and child's parents Kumpaire or pari' is a religious and social term used to describe the relationship between parents and their child's godfather. The word kumparie was borrowed from the Spanish term compadre adapted and appropriated into CHamoru cultural tradition.
How do you say goodnight 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.EnglishChamorroPronunciationGood afternoon.Buenas tåtdes.BooEHN-as TAWT-disGood evening/Good night.Buenas noches.BooEHN-as NOH-tsis24 more rows•Mar 27, 2018
How do you say godmother in Chamorro?
kumaire | Chamorro Dictionary Godmother; term of address used between a parent and godmother. Also måle' (short form).
What is the most extensive dictionary of Chamorro?
Hafa adai! Welcome to the Chamorro Online Dictionary. This dictionary was designed and created for learners of the Chamorro language, and is currently the most extensive Chamorro dictionary on the Internet. This Chamorro online dictionary is continuously being modified and updated to make it a more accurate and useful resource.
Who wrote the Chamorro English Dictionary?
Chamorro-English Dictionary by Donald M. Topping. Dictionary and Grammar of the Chamorro Language of the Island of Guam (1918) by Edward Ritter von Preissig.
