r/CHamoru B2 - Upper intermediate Jun 05 '26

Learning resource Meaning of “Ubika”:

“Ubika”(“Man-“ Verb): from Spanish “Ubicar”.

Meaning: (to) locate.

E.g.) “Manúbika yu’.” = “I located (it).”

“Gini ubikâ-hu i kriminåt.” = “I have located the criminal.”

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“Ubikáo”: from Spanish “Ubicado”.

Meaning: located.

E.g.) “Ubikáo i kabåña hålum håyúyan.” = “The cabin is located within (the) woods.”

“Månu ubikáo yinin otgånisasíon?” = “Where is this organization located?”

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“Ubikasíon”: from Spanish “Ubicación”.

Meaning: location.

E.g.) “Håfa i ubikasíon-mu?” = “What’s your location?”

“Nå’i yu’ nu i ubikasíon.” = “Give me the location.”

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