hånom
The English word "water" is hånom in Chamorro. Wiktionary also lists hanom.
Meaning: inorganic compound H₂O (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chamorro |
|---|
| hånom |
| hanom |
hånom refers to the inorganic compound H₂O.
Which one should you use?
The words hånom and hanom are variations of the same term.
Did you know?
- Chamorro is an Austronesian language, meaning hånom is a distant relative of words for 'water' found in languages as far away as Madagascar.
- Chamorro incorporates many Spanish loanwords, but the word hånom is an original indigenous term that survived centuries of colonial influence.
- In traditional Chamorro culture, the source of hånom, such as a fresh spring, was often seen as a communal focal point for the village.
Example sentences for Chamorro are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Jose and Theresa are in the kitchen.
- JoseTheresa, tåyåmu hånom?Theresa, do you have water?
- TheresaHåy, åy hånom i guma'.Yes, there is water in the house.
- JoseHånom hurao muna.Give me some water first.
- TheresaHåy, Jose, åy hånom.Yes, Jose, here is the water.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “water” translations and entries hånom, hanom, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
