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

This lesson is part of the Beginner Chamorro learning path.

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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How to Say “I Drank The Coffee” in Chamorro – Talking in Past Tense With Transitive Verbs

This lesson is part of the Beginner Chamorro learning path.

Talking about actions is essential for learning Chamorro. In this lesson, we are going to learn how to talk about what we’ve done, with sentences like I drank the coffee. I borrowed the books. I ate the apple. We’ll learn the basic parts of these sentences and practice some foundational patterns to get comfortable with these forms. Happy studying!

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