guini
The Chamorro word for "here" is guini.
guini is an adverb used to indicate that something is in, on or at this specific place.
Meaning: in, on, or at this place (adv)
Did you know?
- The word guini is part of a tripartite system of proximity, which splits the world into 'here', 'there' near you, and 'there' far from both of us.
- Chamorro is an Austronesian language, meaning the logic behind how 'here' is used is more closely related to the languages of Madagascar or Hawaii than to Spanish or English.
- If you want to say 'here' specifically at someone's feet rather than just in their general vicinity, you would use a different spatial marker than guini.
Examples in context
- Guini guå'.It is here.
Example conversation
Jose and Maria are looking for a missing book in the living room.
- JoseMaria, na'na i libro?Maria, where is the book?
- MariaGuini yan.It is right here.
- JoseHåga guini talaga?Is it really here?
- MariaHåga guini, Jose.It is here, Jose.
