asagua
The Chamorro word for husband is asagua.
asagua is a noun used to refer to a male partner in a marriage.
Meaning: male partner in marriage (noun)
Did you know?
- The word asagua is gender-neutral and can mean either 'husband' or 'wife'. The specific role is usually understood through the context of the conversation.
- The term asagua shares a common ancestor with words for 'spouse' across thousands of islands from Madagascar to Easter Island.
- Chamorro culture has a strong tradition of matrilineal descent, meaning that while a man is the asagua, the family lineage and property often traditionally flowed through the wife.
Examples in context
- I na asagua.He is my husband.
- Håfa yan i asagua-mu?How is your husband?
Example conversation
Maria is introducing Manuel to a friend.
- ManuelHåfa ga'ao, Maria.Hello, Maria.
- MariaHåfa ga'ao. Asagua-hu, Manuel, yan i asagua-mu.Hello. This is my husband, Manuel, and your husband.
- ManuelHåfa ga'ao, Manuel.Hello, Manuel.
- MariaSi Manuel i asagua-hu.Manuel is my husband.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries asagua, CC BY-SA 4.0.
