What does Biba mean?
What does Biba mean?
very good
What does Biba mean in Chamorro?
biba | Chamorro Dictionary From Spanish viva, meaning “long live” or “hurray”.
What does Fokai mean in Chamorro?
to distribute and administer
What does PAR mean in Guam?
A good amount of people, myself included, call people “par” as a term of friendship, like “buddy” or “pal” except not so… Beaver Cleaver. The term still holds a great deal of weight when talking with the parents of your godchildren and so on, but has also been added to the everyday lingo of the people of Guam.
Why is it 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. Below is a list of common, but useful words and phrases….Common Phrases in Chamorro.
English | Chamorro | Pronunciation |
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Who? | Håyi? | hawd-zee |
Why? | Sa’ håfa? | SAH HAW-fah |
What does Chesa mean in Chamorro?
The starters for the party
What does Amanu mean in Chamorro?
åmånu | Chamorro Dictionary
entry | åmånu |
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meaning | Where; which. |
etymology | |
examples | |
additional comments | månu |
What does Amanu mean?
Amanu, Timanu, or Karere, is an atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago. Amanu lies at right angles to neighbouring Hao Atoll; this orientation is quite rare for the Tuamotu atolls. It is situated 900 km east of Tahiti and 15 km north of Hao.
How do you say respect in Chamorro?
The phrase Chamorro parents say to their children that best illustrates the core Chamorro value of respetu (respect) is “Mungga na un ma’ mamåhlao.” (Don’t bring shame to our family.)
What does Tano mean in Chamorro?
Indigenous Peoples of the United States
How do you say mad in Chamorro?
mad in Chamorro
- mata. GlosbeResearch.
- måta. Dbnary: Wiktionary as Linguistic Linked Open Data.
- åtadok. Dbnary: Wiktionary as Linguistic Linked Open Data.
How do you say time in Chamorro?
It’s easy to tell time in Chamorro. You just have to remember your numbers….How to Tell Time in Chamorro.
CHAMORRO | ENGLISH |
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Alas dosse | 12 o’clock |
How do you say 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 you say woman in Chamorro?
You’re a woman. Palao’an hao.
How do you say sorry in Chamorro?
A collection of useful phrases in the Guam dialect of Chamorro, an Austronesian language spoken mainly on the island of Guam, and also in the Marianas Islands….Useful Chamorro phrases.
English | Chamoru (Guam dialect) |
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Sorry | Dispensa yo’ |
Thank you | Si Yu’us Må’åse’ (God have mercy) |
Reply to thank you | Buen probechu |
How do you say friend in Chamorro?
There are few ways to say “Happy Birthday” in Chamorro….How to say “Happy Birthday” in Chamorro.
Chamorro | English |
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primu | cousin (male) |
amiga / amigu / ga’chong | friend |
guinaiya-ku | my love |
korason-hu | my heart |
How do you say warrior in Chamorro?
sindålu | Chamorro Dictionary a soldier; warrior.
What is strong Chamorro?
metgot | Chamorro Dictionary 1) strong; stout; sturdy; stalwart; tough; tenacious; powerful; solid.
How do you say I miss you in Chamorro?
To say “I miss you” in Chamorro, you say “Mahålang yu’ nu hågu.” I miss you = mahålang yu’ nu hågu.
What kind of food do they eat in Guam?
5 Foods You Must Eat on Guam
- Kelaguen. Chamorros are known for their kelaguen-making skills and this food is a signature local dish.
- Barbeque. As controversial as it may be, I’m just going to go ahead and say it: Guam’s barbeque is The Best Ever.
- Kadon Pika. Kadon Pika is one of my favorite local dishes.
- Coconut Candy.
What is the difference between Chamorro and Guamanian?
Thus Chamorros are the indigenous or native people of Guam. This explains the meaning behind the words “Tano y Chamorro” on Guam license plates which translates in Chamorro as land of the Chamorros. Everyone residing in Guam is a Guamanian. If I lived in Guam, I would be considered a Guamanian and a Chamorro.