Category: Phrase Lists

Say It In Chamorro: 40 Phrases Parents Can Use With Their Kids

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When our måli’ Monique enrolled her son in Hurao Academy on Guam, she asked us for some simple Chamorro phrases she could start using at home. She wanted everyday expressions she could say to her son—basic commands and reminders like “put on your shoes” or “it’s time to sleep”—so that Chamorro would become part of their daily routine.

That request inspired this post. We’ve gathered around 40 easy, practical Chamorro phrases that any parent can start using with their children right away. Whether your child is in a Chamorro immersion program, learning from family, or just starting to hear the language at home, these phrases are meant to make Chamorro feel natural in everyday life.

As always, this post includes Chamorro audio narrations by Jay Che’le and English translations for every phrase. Happy studying!

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4 Ways to Say “No” in Chamorro (with Audio Pronunciations)

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One of the first words we learn in Chamorro is åhe’, which means “no.” But did you know that there are different ways to say “no” in our language? And depending on the context, some forms of “no” are considered more rude or polite than others in spoken Chamorro. In this post, we will learn four key ways to say “no” in Chamorro, and the appropriate contexts for each. Un dångkulo na si Yu’os ma’åse to native speaker Ray “Mahettok” Barcinas for providing more in-depth explainations to our learning group on this topic. This post includes 22 question and answer drills with audio pronunciations voiced by Jay Che’le. Happy studying!

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30 Questions and Phrases for Chamorro Language Learners (with Audio Pronunciations)

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When we’re getting started in a new language, it is helpful to learn some basic questions and statements that we can use when we are in classes, practice groups, or even just learning from the speakers in our lives. Sentences such as “I am learning to speak Chamorro” or “Can you say that again?” can go a long way, especially at the beginning. In this post I’ve included 30 common Chamorro phrases and questions for language learners. Each sentence has the Chamorro text, Chamorro audio pronunciations, and English translations. Happy studying!

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How To Introduce Yourself in Chamorro: 70 Phrases to Get Started

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One of the first things we may become comfortable with when learning a new language is how to introduce ourselves. Practicing how to introduce ourselves is great because it is highly personal and is something we might say often in group settings. In this post, I’ve included 70 phrases to get us started with some basic introductions. At the end of the post, there are some examples of full introductions in Chamorro. Audio is also included for each phrase. Happy studying!

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Word List: 40 Drinks in Chamorro

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Let’s learn how to talk about beverages in Chamorro with this list of 40 terms that can help us learn different types of water, juice, tea, milk, and other drinks. We’ll also learn how we can talk about drinks, including the grammar needed to talk about drinks that belong to people (i.e.: my coffee, your water) and we’ll go through some example phrases we might use in daily life. Audio is included with this word list. Happy studying!

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