Hi,how are you?

Cham translation: Hafa tatamanu ha?

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English term or phrase:Hi, how are you?
Cham translation:Hafa tatamanu ha?
Entered by: Will Matter

01:27 Feb 7, 2005
English to Cham translations [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: Hi,how are you?
Please translate in Chamoru.
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Hafa / Hafa tatamanuha?
Explanation:
"Hi" = "hello" = "Hafa". Also, "Hafa adai". "Hafa, gachong" is used when speaking to a man (informal). "Hafa, cheluho" is used when speaking to a woman (informal). "How are you?" is "Hafa tatamanu ha?" OR "Hafatatamanu hao?". The answer can be "Maolek, ha' yu'" OR "Todu maolek". This answer is for the Chamorro language of Guam. HTH.
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Hafa / Hafa tatamanuha?


Explanation:
"Hi" = "hello" = "Hafa". Also, "Hafa adai". "Hafa, gachong" is used when speaking to a man (informal). "Hafa, cheluho" is used when speaking to a woman (informal). "How are you?" is "Hafa tatamanu ha?" OR "Hafatatamanu hao?". The answer can be "Maolek, ha' yu'" OR "Todu maolek". This answer is for the Chamorro language of Guam. HTH.


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agree  Daniel Mencher
17 hrs
  -> Si yuus maasi.

agree  Vulcan27
1 day 18 hrs
  -> Thank you.
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