Hafa Adai and welcome to another session of learning the CHamoru language! Around this time last year, we touched bases on the spirit of gratitude or ...
Fafa’ña’gue
As the month of September draws to a close, we at Imåhen Taotao Tåno’ would like to take a moment to provide a sound update and reflection on the past ...
I Tåno’-hu
by: Jocelyn DuenasO’ beautiful island of Guåhan!Your clear, warm waters caress my bare feet with welcoming splendor! Beneath the surface; ...
Biba Mes CHamoru!
Hãfa Ådai hamyu! Kao maolek håo todu?Hello everyone! Are you all good? This month we’re going to be doing something a little bit bit ...
Si Yu’os Ma’åse
The Time of Thanks and Giving: GratitudeWe are currently in the second to last month of the year. Despite these troubling times, we should still ...
Taotaomo’na!
Remnants of the Past: The Taotaomo'naWhat is a taotaomo'na?As some [or maybe many of you] have encountered: the taotaomo'na refers to the ...
Male vs Female Indicated Words
For most known languages of the world, certain words exist for the sole purpose of denoting what is considered masculine and feminine. ...
Åmot
Definition: medicine, medicinal herbs, drugsPronunciation: ah-mootPart of Speech: nounOther Words Used:Dagga’ - aggravate, to ...
Mes Huño
We're adjusting to this new way of life under the pandemic. What an adjustment it is! We have been continuing to use the zoom platform to connect ...
CHamoru Leksion: Me, You, Them
For this month’s lesson, we will be taking a step back to one of the very basics of CHamoru speaking. If you are a fluent English speaker, then you ...