Languages of Guam - Chamorro Basic Phrases

Chamorro Basic Phrases

Håfa Adai! guamanians have been spelling this greeting wrong for many generations. It actually means, "What,Be careful!"- Memorias Greetings
Kao mamaolek ha' hao? How are you?
Håfa tatatmånu hao? How are you?
Håyi nå'ån-mu? What is your name?
Nå'ån-hu si Chris My name is Chris.
Ñålang yu' I'm hungry.
Må'o yu' I'm thirsty.
Ådios Good bye.
Put Fabot please
Fanatåtte leave later
Buenas dias Good morning.
Buenas tåtdes Good afternoon.
Buenas noches Good night.
Esta ågupa' Until tomorrow
Si Yu'us ma'åse' Thank you (lit: God have mercy)
Buen probechu "You're welcome"

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