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.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Palåbran: 04/29/09: Håsngon

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Håsngon (HUSS-ngun): (verb) To do something deliberately, intentionally or purposely, to intend to, to mean to. Uses: "Ti ha håsngon h...

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Palåbran 04/28/09: Fugo'

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Fugo' (FOO-goo'): (verb) To wring, to squeeze. Uses: "Hu fugo' i talapos, sa' mampos fotgon." = "I wrang out...

Monday, April 27, 2009

Palåbran 04/27/09: Gago'

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Gago' (GA-goo'): (adjective) Lazy, loafer, idler, indolent, slothful, bum. Uses: " Gago' si Jose." = "Joe is laz...

Friday, April 24, 2009

Palåbran 04/24/09: O'o'

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O'o' (OH'-oh'): (verb) To drink--as in soup. Uses: "Ha lachai i råmen, ya ha o'o' i kaddo' despues....

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Palåbran 04/23/09: Engelo'

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Engelo' (EH-ngeh-lo'): (verb) Peep at, peek at, as through a crevice or small hole. Uses: " Engelo' fan i nene gi maigo...

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Palåbran 04/22/09: Yamak

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Yamak (ZA-mac): (verb) To break, to destroy, to impair, to disable. Uses: " Mayamak i våsu ni bola." = "The glass was broken...

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Palåbran 04/21/09: Såga

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Såga (SAW-ga): 1.) (verb) Stay, stop by, rest, dwell, remain 2.) (noun) Address, place. Uses: (verb) "Månu nai sumåsåga hao?" = ...

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