manglo'
The Chamorro word for "wind" is manglo'.
manglo' refers to the movement of air.
Meaning: movement of air (noun)
Did you know?
- When a Chamorro speaker is out of breath, they might say they are 'manglo'', using the word for wind to describe their own labored breathing.
- Even though many Chamorro words were borrowed from Spanish, the core vocabulary for natural elements like 'wind' remains authentically Austronesian.
- The term manglo' is a direct descendant of the Austronesian linguistic family, linking the language of the Mariana Islands to distant cultures in Southeast Asia.
Examples in context
- Hafa i manglo' na dångkel?How strong is the wind?
Example conversation
Manuel and Angelica are sitting outside on a porch.
- ManuelMånglo' na'åga yan håga'i.The wind is strong and blowing.
- AngelicaHåga'i i manglo' na'åga talaga.The wind is really blowing strong.
- ManuelAngelica, gumi' maki'u i manglo'.Angelica, the wind became cold.
- AngelicaHåga'i i manglo', let's go inside.The wind is blowing, let's go inside.
