Fino'Chamoru

This blog is a small help in the effort to perpetuate the Chamorro language / culture. You'll find some Chamorro words and lessons, and hopefully some discussions following them.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Palåbran 03/31/09: Ogga'an

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Ogga'an (oh-GA'-an): (noun) Morning, dawn. The time between chatanmak and talo'ani . Note: The pronunciation above is the best ...

Monday, March 30, 2009

Palåbran 03/30/09: Poddong

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Poddong : (verb) Fall down, drop, collapse, flunk, stumble and fall, cease to be erect, fail in school grades. Uses: " Poddong påpa...

Friday, March 27, 2009

Palåbran 03/27/09: Palai

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Palai ( PA-lie ): (verb) To smear, to rub--with grease, ointment, lotion, etc., to grease, to spread--as in butter. Uses: "Hu palai i ...

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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Palåbran 03/26/09: Ilek

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Ilek : (verb) Say, said, stated. Note: Ilek is a derivative form of the verb ålok (to state). It must be used with a possessive suffix: -h...

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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Palåbran 03/25/09: Långnga'

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långnga' : (adjective/adverb) Agape, hold mouth agape. Note: Most times this word is used to refer to a person being in a daze, acting l...

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Palåbran 03/24/09

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rikohi : (verb) Gather, collect, assemble, convene, congregate, bring together. Uses: "Ha rikohi i lahi todu i acho' ya ha na's...

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Palåbran 03/23/09: Inaflitu

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Inaflitu : (noun) Fried food, a dish of anything fried. Uses: "Mama'tinas yo' inafliton hineksa'." = "I made some...

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