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Geftao

December 17, 2019 by Imahen Taotao Tano

Adjective

Charitable, giving, generous; Unselfish

Uses:

“Ma’ålok ha’ na mampos manggeftao i manChamoru siha.” = “It is said that the Chamorro people are extremely generous.”

“Geftao si Rosa, an guåha gue’, para ha nå’i hao.” = “Rosa is unselfish, if she has something, she’ll give it to you.”

“Geftao si Jose ni salåpe’-ña.” = “Jose is generous with his money.”

Geftao is social value in the CHamoru culture. Being geftao means being unselfish, very giving. Many CHamoru’s are very geftao. It is similar to being “inafa’maolek”.

Anything using ‘tao’ refers to a person’s characteristic (geftao – generous; chattao – stingy).

Filed Under: Gi Fino CHamorro Tagged With: CHamorro, CHamoru, cnmi, geftao, gi fino chamorro, gi fino chamoru, Guam, Imahen, Imahen Taotao Tano

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