todu i tiempu
The English phrase "always" is translated into Chamorro as todu i tiempu.
The phrase todu i tiempu is a common way to express the adverb "always," meaning that something occurs at all times.
Meaning: at all times (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of todu, meaning "all" or "everything" and i tiempu, meaning "the time".
Did you know?
- The word tiempu in todu i tiempu is a loanword from Spanish 'tiempo', reflecting the long history of Spanish colonial influence on the Chamorro language.
- Chamorro belongs to the Austronesian language family, making the structure of todu i tiempu distant from English but related to languages in Malaysia and Indonesia.
- The concept of 'always' can sometimes be expressed through the repetition of a verb rather than using a phrase like todu i tiempu.
Example conversation
Luis and Angelica are talking about their habits.
- LuisTodu i tiempu na-hu muna'go.I always wake up early.
- AngelicaHåga todu i tiempu na-hu muna'go muna.I also always wake up early.
- LuisHåga muna'go todu i tiempu?Do you always wake up early?
- AngelicaHåga, todu i tiempu.Yes, all the time.
