kande
The Chamorro word for candy is kande.
kande is used to refer to a piece of candy.
Meaning: piece of candy (noun)
Did you know?
- In the Mariana Islands, many traditional sweets are actually made from coconut or root crops, which are distinct from the Western concept of kande.
- The rapid introduction of English-based terms like kande is a result of the historical administrative shifts in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
- The word kande is a loanword from the English word 'candy'.
Example conversation
Theresa and Antonio are sharing treats.
- TheresaAntonio, kande kande-hu.Antonio, here is my candy.
- AntonioHåga kande i kande-mu, Theresa?What kind of candy is it, Theresa?
- TheresaKande tasi i kande-hu.My candy is sea candy.
- AntonioSi Yu'os na mage'lo, kande!Thank you, candy!
