How to Say “God Bless You” in Chamorro

By Marie Addison • Updated October 2, 2026

Bendisioni hao as Yu'os

The phrase "god bless you" is translated into Chamorro as Bendisioni hao as Yu'os.

This phrase is an interjection used specifically when someone has sneezed.

Meaning: said to somebody who has sneezed (intj)

Did you know?

In traditional Chamorro custom, a younger person may kiss the hand of an elder while asking for a blessing, a gesture mirroring the sentiment of Bendisioni.
The word Bendisioni is a loanword from Spanish, reflecting the centuries of colonial influence on the language of the Mariana Islands.
The word hao meaning 'you' is a distant relative of the Indonesian word kau and the Hawaiian word ʻoe.

Examples in context

Hao estait, bendisioni hao as Yu'os.
You sneezed, God bless you.

Example conversation

Elena and Luis are sitting in the living room.

Elena

Achoo!
Achoo!
Luis

Bendisioni hao as Yu'os, Elena.
God bless you, Elena.
Elena

Si Yu'os atao.
Thank you.
Luis

Håga'ga' yan.
You're welcome.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries hao, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Marie Addison

Hola, I'm Marie. My passion for the Chamorro language led me to write comprehensive guides on different phrases and expressions. You may say I'm a language enthusiast with an affinity for teaching. When I'm not exploring new words and tutorials, I Iove to paint and play the ukulele. Avid traveler, foodie, and believer of cultural preservation, helping you learn how to say "Always" or "Angel" in Chamorro brings joy to my heart. My love for Chamorro led me to its neighbor Marshallese, and I now write guides on how to say things in Marshallese as well. Join me on this journey to learn and explore Chamorro.

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