Banking & ATM

1. Mångge i mås hihot na ATM?

   Where is the nearest ATM?

   Usage

   Used to find the nearest ATM when you need cash

   Grammar Note

   "Mångge ...?" means "where is ...?" in Chamorro

2. Malago' yu' ritira salåpe'.

   I'd like to withdraw money.

   Usage

   Used at an ATM or bank to withdraw cash

   Grammar Note

   "malago' yu'" expresses desire in Chamorro. "To withdraw" is ritira

3. Siña hu tulaika salåpe' guini?

   Can I exchange currency here?

   Usage

   Used to ask about currency exchange

   Grammar Note

   "Siña ~?" asks about ability or possibility in Chamorro. nå'i means "to give"; "to exchange" is tulaika

4. Mayulang i kåtta-hu.

   My card is not working.

   Usage

   Used when your card is not functioning

   Grammar Note

   "Mayulang" is the verb "to break down". "Kåtta" means "card, letter, paper"

5. Gaige ha' kåttåo?

   Is there a transaction fee?

   Usage

   Used to ask if a transaction fee applies

   Grammar Note

   "gaige ha'?" asks about the existence of something

6. Malago' yu' rimiti salåpe'.

   I'd like to transfer money.

   Usage

   Used to request a money transfer

   Grammar Note

   "rimiti" means "to remit". "måtto" means "to arrive" — the opposite direction

7. Siña hu chule' i risibu?

   Can I get a receipt?

   Usage

   Used to request a receipt

   Grammar Note

   "Siña hu ~?" is a polite request in Chamorro

8. Debe hu ripotte i kåtta-hu na malingu.

   I need to report a lost card.

   Usage

   Used to report a lost card

   Grammar Note

   "debe hu ~" expresses obligation in Chamorro

9. Håfa ora ma abri?

   What are your opening hours?

   Usage

   Used to ask about business hours

   Grammar Note

   "Håfa ora ...?" asks "at what time ...?" in Chamorro. "Ora" is from Spanish "hora"; CHamoru does not mark plural on the noun, so the Spanish plural "oras" is not used

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