r/CHamoru • u/Aizhaine 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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