How to Say “Bottle” in Chamorro

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boteya
The Chamorro word for "bottle" is boteya.
Meaning: container (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word boteya is a loanword from the Spanish 'botella'. This reflects the 300 years of Spanish colonial influence on the Mariana Islands.
  • The word boteya follows a phonological pattern where the Spanish 'll' sound is replaced by the 'y' sound in Chamorro.
  • In many Pacific island cultures, including those influenced by Spanish contact, the word for 'bottle' is often used colloquially to refer to any glass vessel, not just those for liquids.

Examples in context

  • Mañåñue' i boteya.
    The bottle is broken.
  • Pue'li' i boteya na ulat.
    Fill the empty bottle.

Example conversation

Luis and Theresa are cleaning the kitchen.

  1. Luis

    Theresa, nina'i i boteya.
    Theresa, find the bottle.
  2. Theresa

    Håy i boteya, Luis?
    Where is the bottle, Luis?
  3. Luis

    I boteya na'i i mesa.
    The bottle is on the table.
  4. Theresa

    Si yåga, håga'i i boteya.
    Okay, the bottle is here.
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