Hu guaiya hao
To say "I love you" in Chamorro, use Hu guaiya hao.
This phrase is used to express an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The word guaiya is the verb meaning "to love".
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, hao is the singular second-person pronoun meaning "you".
Did you know?
- While guaiya expresses romantic love, Chamorro speakers often use different terms to express affection for family members to avoid the romantic connotation of this specific word.
- Chamorro is one of the few languages in the world that uses a Spanish-style numbering system but retains an Austronesian structure for phrases like Hu guaiya hao.
- Chamorro is an endangered language, and using Hu guaiya hao is often seen as a proud act of cultural preservation in the Mariana Islands.
Examples in context
- Hu guaiya hao.I love you.
- Hu guaiya hao siempre.I love you always.
Example conversation
Manuel and Theresa are saying goodbye for the day.
- ManuelHu guaiya hao, Theresa.I love you, Theresa.
- TheresaHu guaiya hao also, Manuel.I love you also, Manuel.
- ManuelHåga'ao taga'u.Take care truly.
- TheresaSaina, agåy-mu.Alright, my dear.
