How to Say “Pig” in Chamorro

By Marie Addison • Updated October 2, 2026

babui

The Chamorro word for pig is babui.

The term babui refers to the mammal of the family Suidae.

Meaning: mammal of family Suidae (noun)

Did you know?

In traditional Chamorro culture, pigs were highly valued as status symbols and central to the 'fiesta' feasts that define community life in the islands.
Based on the typical evolution of the language, the word for pig in Chamorro would have been expected to be papi.

Example sentences for Chamorro are not verified yet.

Example conversation

Theresa and Antonio are visiting a farm.

Theresa

Antonio, tura i babui.
Antonio, look at the pig.
Antonio

I babui yan i kåno.
The pig is very fat.
Theresa

Hå'ga' i babui yan i vaka.
The pig and the cow are big.
Antonio

Hå'ga' i babui talaga.
The pig is really big.

Sources

Wiktionary, “pig” translations and entries babui, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries babui, 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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