tàyot
The Chamorro word for "pray" is tàyot.
The verb tàyot is used to describe the act of talking to God.
Meaning: to talk to God (verb)
Did you know?
- The practice of tàyot in Guam and the CNMI often blends traditional indigenous values of respect for ancestors with the Catholic rituals introduced by Spain.
- Because of the influence of the Catholic Church, certain phrases used during tàyot are often kept in Spanish or Latin even when the rest of the conversation is in Chamorro.
- Because of the profound Spanish influence, you may hear the word orasyon used interchangeably with or alongside tàyot when referring to a specific set of formal prayers.
Example conversation
Antonio and Theresa are preparing for bed.
- AntonioTàyot kita ya.Let's pray now.
- TheresaHåy, tàyot kita.Yes, let's pray.
- AntonioTàyot yan i Dios.Pray with God.
- TheresaSi Antonio tàyot na.Antonio pray now.
