How to Say “See You Later” in Chamorro

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Esta ki umali'e' hit ta'lo
Esta ki umali'e' hit ta'lo is the Chamorro way to say see you later.
Meaning: goodbye (phrase)

Did you know?

  • The word hit is an inclusive pronoun, meaning it specifically includes the person being spoken to in the 'we'.
  • Chamorro is a Malayo-Polynesian language, which means the structure of this greeting shares a deep genetic blueprint with languages spoken in Indonesia and the Philippines.
  • In Chamorro culture, parting phrases often emphasize the continuity of the relationship and the certainty of the next meeting, mirroring the communal values of the Mariana Islands.

Examples in context

  • Esta ki umali'e' hit ta'lo, Jose.
    See you later, Jose.

Example conversation

Jose and Maria are leaving a family gathering.

  1. Jose

    Si Yu'os poached, Maria.
    God bless you, Maria.
  2. Maria

    Si Yu'os poached, Jose.
    God bless you, Jose.
  3. Jose

    Esta ki umali'e' hit ta'lo.
    See you later.
  4. Maria

    Håga'gao, Jose!
    Goodbye, Jose!
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