Hu guiaya hao
The English phrase "i love you" is expressed in Chamorro as Hu guiaya hao.
This phrase is used to express an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
Did you know?
- In traditional Chamorro culture, deep affection is often expressed through acts of service and family loyalty rather than frequent verbal declarations of 'love'.
- Chamorro is an Austronesian language, meaning it belongs to one of the largest and most diverse language families in the world, stretching from Madagascar to Easter Island.
- The pronoun hu is a linguistic relative of the Indonesian word aku, which also means 'I'.
Examples in context
- Hu guiaya hao.I love you.This sentence demonstrates the use of Hu guiaya hao.Tatoeba #539636 by maolek, translation #1434 by awael58
Example conversation
Elena and Jose are saying goodbye before work.
- ElenaHu guiaya hao, Jose.I love you, Jose.
- JoseHu guiaya hao yan, Elena.I love you too, Elena.
- ElenaHåga'ga'u tåni hagu.I will miss you.
- JoseHåga'ga'u yan.I will miss you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hao, hu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
