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CHamoru/Chamorro Pronunciation Guide

Nana Nånan Biha

As referenced in Guampedia.com, "Nåna" is the traditional word for Mother, which holds a deeply respected, culturally significant role in Guam's history and family structure. "


In CHamoru culture, Nånan Biha (or nånå bihu) refers to a grandmother or revered elder mother. In Guam's matrilineal society, these matriarchs are the ultimate culture bearers, responsible for grounding younger generations in ancestral traditions, the mother tongue, and the core concept of inafa'maolek (interdependence and cooperation). ( Guampedia - The Online Resource About Guam )

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Manana si Yu’os.

Good morning. 

Hear pronunciation

Hu guiya hao.

I love you.

Hear pronunciation

Hu sen guaiya hao.

I love you so much.

Hear pronunciation

Kao ñålang hao?

Are you hungry?

Hear pronunciation

Nihi ta chumocho!

Let’s go eat!  or  Come on, let’s eat!

Hear pronunciation

Toktok yu, pot fabot.

Please give me a hug.

Hear pronunciation

Mås Maolek i lina’lå’-hu sa’ Gaige hao.

My life is so much better because you are in it.

Hear pronunciation

Sen mames hao.

You are so sweet.

Hear pronunciation

Ta hita na dos.

The two of us, together.

Hear pronunciation

Ta fan manaitai.

Let us pray.

Hear pronunciation

Mahalang yu' nu hagu.

Make that I miss you.

Hear pronunciation

Inafa’ maolek enao.

Make that good (restore harmony).

Hear pronunciation

Kao siña hu ayuda hao?

Is there something I can help you with?

Hear pronunciation

Na geftao hao.

Be kind.

Hear pronunciation

Na umitde hao.

Be humble.

Hear pronunciation

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