How to Say “I” in Chamorro

By Marie Addison • Updated September 29, 2026

guåhu

The English pronoun 'I' is translated into Chamorro as guåhu.

guåhu is used as a personal pronoun.

Meaning: personal pronoun (pron)

Did you know?

While guåhu means 'I', it is often replaced by the word yo in everyday speech, which was borrowed from Spanish.
The pronoun guåhu belongs to a family of Austronesian languages, making it a distant relative of words for 'I' found in languages as far away as Madagascar.
While guåhu means 'I', the language often uses a system of 'clitics' where the pronoun is reduced to a tiny sound attached to the end of a verb.

Examples in context

Guåhu i Chamorro.
I am Chamorro.

Example conversation

Luis and Angelica are meeting for lunch.

Luis

Håfa tasi? Guåhu famima.
What's up? I am hungry.
Angelica

Guåhu famima guma'i.
I am also hungry.
Luis

Kao gosta'i fani?
Do you want some food?
Angelica

Håga, guåhu gosta'i fani.
Yes, I want food.

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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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