How to Say “I Miss You” in Chamorro

By Marie Addison • Updated September 30, 2026

hu guaiya hao

The phrase 'I miss you' in Chamorro is hu guaiya hao.

hu guaiya hao is used to express that you miss someone. In Chamorro, the phrase for 'I miss you' is the same as the phrase for 'I love you'.

Meaning: I miss you (phrase)

Did you know?

The word hu comes from a Proto-Austronesian root, linking this phrase to a massive family of languages spanning from Madagascar to Easter Island.
While hu guaiya hao is the standard expression, the word guaiya can also be used as a noun to refer to a sweetheart or a beloved person.
Because hu guaiya hao covers both love and missing someone, the specific meaning depends entirely on the context of the conversation.

Example conversation

Jose and Maria are talking on the phone.

Jose

Hågao, Maria. Hu guaiya hao.
Hello, Maria. I miss you.
Maria

Hu guaiya hao guma'ao, Jose.
I miss you too, Jose.
Jose

Cuándos haguá?
When are you coming?
Maria

Hågao pågão.
I will come tomorrow.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries hao, hu, 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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