Chamorro is the name of the indigenous language and ethnicity native to the Mariana Islands. This blog is intended to provide Chamorro language and cultural resources, tips, and information to those who are researching the Marianas.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Antonyms and Adjectives
Big – Dangkolo’
Small – Dikike’
Tall - Lokka
Short - Ettigu
Long - Anaku
Short - Kadada
Wide - Feda
Narrow - Mafnot/Angosto
Deep – Tadong
Shallow - Natata
High - Hulu, Lokka
Low - Papa
Fat - Debu
Skinny - Soksok
Heavy - Makat
Light - Ñalalang
Good - Maolek
Bad - Baba
Sad - Triste
Happy – Felis/Magof
Tired - Yayas
Hyper/Awake - Manmata
Scared – Ma’añao
Brave - Animosu
Strong – Metgat
Weak - Nabaa/Debit
Old - Bihu (people)
Young - Hoben
Old - Antigu (objects)
New - Nuebu
Right - Tunas
Wrong – Lachi
Friend – Amigu/Ga’chong
Enemy – Enemigo
Dry - Anglo
Wet – Fotgon
Full - Bula
Empty - Basio
Clean - Gasgas
Dirty - Applacha
Right - Agapa
Left – Akague
Expensive - Guaguan
Cheap – Baratu
Beautiful – Bonitu/a
Ugly – Chat’ pago
Hot - Maipe
Cold – Manengheng
Early – Taftaf
Late – Atrasao
Alive – Laala
Dead – Matai
Sober – Sombra
Drunk - Bulachu
Fragrant - Paupau
Foul-smelling - Mutung
Healthy - Homlo
Sick - Mahalang
Hard - Mahetok
Soft - Mañaña/Mahañas
Difficult - Mapot
Easy - Ti mapot
Sweet - Mames
Sour - Ma'aksom
Bitter - Mala'et
Savory - Mannge
Salty - Ma'asen/Ma'asne
Noisy - Buruka/Kalaskas (jingling sound)
Quiet - Mahgong
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