The Pinay Expat Wearing the Traditional Islander Costume.
Saipan. My home for 1 year. I've learned so much from my stay here. Sana lahat ng natutunan ko ay magamit ko sa aking mga susunod na adventures. Heto ang ilan sa mga salitang Chamorro na itinuro sa akin ng aking officemate na si Martin.
Hafa Adai - Mabuhay!
Hafa? - What's up?
Adios - Goodbye
Hazi Naanmu? - What is your name?
Inannu si Pam - My name is Pam
Inanmu si Bert - His name is Bert
Namoli ki dia - Have a good day
Benlana Hao - the "F----word"
Kaduko - Crazy guy
Kaduka - Crazy lady
Za hu y cafe - I like the coffee
Za hu y kareta - I like the car
Adios, esta gupa - Goodbye see you tomorrow
Esta birada - See you later
Guay za hao Mae - I love Mae
Ti guay za hao Pres. Bush - I don't love Pres. Bush
Plumeria - Calachuci
Tangan-tangan - ipil-ipil tree
Palpalatong - Kalokohan, Bola
Mallik - Good
Unggan - Yes
Pronunciation:
When I was in Singapore 2 years ago, I noticed that Singaporeans accentuate their English with "Lah" So they say, "OK lah." "No, lah!" Chamorros accentuate English with "Ne." So here, in Saipan, it's "OK Ne." "No, ne"
"Check fan the files, ne." - Can you check the files please.
"Nut....ting" - Nothing
Words ending in 'L' are pronounced in 'short L' and with a heavy turn about kind of accent at the end of the word." Example: Mel (M^el), bottle - (ba te^L)
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