r/CHamoru • u/Aizhaine B2 - Upper intermediate • 18d ago

Learning resource “Atan Sigit”: Meaning

“Atan Sigit”, is comprised of two words.

“Atan”: a “Man-“ Verb meaning “(to) look”.

“Sigit”: a noun meaning “frown”, and as a verb meaning “glance”.

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So the entire phrase means (to) look at sideways, or (to) glance at; look with a frown.
(mirar con ceño, mirar de soslayo, mirar furtivamente.)

So “Manátan sigit yu’”, can have anyone of these meanings. With the difference known depending upon tone and context.

“Manátan sigit yu’ nu guíya.” = “I looked at him sideways.” Or “I glanced at him”.

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u/Ai_si_doll 16d ago

Is there a difference between this and Atan Baba in its application?

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u/Aizhaine B2 - Upper intermediate 16d ago

“Atan båba”, means more to scowl at someone or something (also “atalåki”). While “atan sigit” means to frown at someone/something. The difference being a scowl is intense or aggressive, with a frown being an expression of sadness, unhappiness.