How to Say “I Love You More” in Chamorro

By Marie Addison • Updated October 3, 2026

guaiya hao mas

The phrase "I love you more" in Chamorro is guaiya hao mas.

This phrase is used to tell someone that your love for them is greater than their love for you.

Did you know?

In traditional Chamorro culture, deep affection is often expressed through actions and service rather than frequent verbal declarations of love.
The word hao for 'you' is a distant relative of the Indonesian word kau and the Hawaiian word ʻoe.
While 'mas' functions as 'more' in this phrase, it is an imported word from Spanish rather than an indigenous Chamorro word.

Examples in context

Guaiya hao mas, siempre.
I love you more, always.

Example conversation

Luis and Elena are saying goodbye for the day.

Luis

Guaiya hao, Elena.
I love you, Elena.
Elena

Guaiya hao mas, Luis.
I love you more, Luis.
Luis

Hao mas!
I do more!
Elena

Hao mas, guaiya hao mas.
You more, I love you more.

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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