In ekungok i kanta “Lengguåhi” ginen as Joe Garrido gi durånten i inetnon praktika gi Såbalu. In ekungok pues pula’. Gof ya-hu este na kånta, sa’ siña hu hungok i guinaiyå-ña para i lengguahi-ta. Ya este na kånta ha na’matatnga yo’ sa’ ha sasångan este: “Mungnga’ chathinasso, usa i lengguahi.” Estague i pinilå-hu:
Word List: 30 Transitive Verbs for Beginners
Here’s a list of 30 transitive verbs that beginners can use in basic action sentences. If you would like to read my blog series on how to use these verbs at a beginner level, start reading the first post in the series called Introduction to Transitive Verbs in Chamorro. This post includes 30 verbs, example sentences, audio in Chamorro, and a Quizlet flashcard deck as an extra study resource. Happy studying!
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How to Say “I Drank the Hot Coffee” in Chamorro – Adding More Detail to Objects
Once we can talk about actions and objects, the next step is learning how to add a little more detail. In this lesson, we’ll practice expanding our sentences by describing the object of an action—for example, saying things like “I bought the big book” or “She is drinking the cold water.” These small additions help make your sentences clearer and more expressive. Through examples and guided practice, you’ll start getting comfortable adding descriptive words to the things people are doing in your sentences. Happy studying!
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Have you ever listened to this song from Microchild? I can’t stop listening to this song! I really like it because the singer’s voice is beautiful and there are very good vibes. My life is very difficult now, but when I listen to this song I feel better. This song is very good for new students in Chamorro because it’s not very difficult. They put the words and translation on Youtube, but I want to translate the song here as well. Listen and enjoy!
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When There Was No School
Here’s a cute story about a group of kids going to the beach on a day when there was no school. This is a great beginner story, and helpful for learning when to switch between single/dual and plural with our verbs. Chamorro text, an English translation, Chamorro audio narration, and a Quizlet study deck is included. The original illustrations were done Rogelio G. Faustino, but I’ve given it a refresh with this illustration generated by the Midjourney AI. Happy reading!
Lengguahi-ta 