Electronics

1. Tilifón

   Telephone

   Usage

   The noun for the telephone itself; it also works as a verb

2. Bateria

   Battery

   Usage

   Covers dry cells and car batteries alike

3. Litråtu

   Camera / photo

   Usage

   The same word covers taking a picture; it appears on the misc card too

4. Rediu

   Radio

   Usage

   Used for typhoon warnings in the storm season

5. Telebikbik

   Television

   Usage

   The word used on Guam, shaped from the sound of English "television"

6. Kåndet

   Lamp / flashlight

   Usage

   Covers kerosene lamps and torches; an electric light is "kåndet lektrisidå"

7. Elektrisidå

   Electricity

   Usage

   Typhoons can knock the power out for a long time

8. Yinireta

   Generator

   Usage

   Households keep one for post-typhoon blackouts

9. Alåmle

   Wire / cable

   Usage

   "uaia'" is another word for it

10. Kåhon ais

    Refrigerator

    Usage

    Literally "ice box"; also "ais boks"

11. Foggon

    Stove

    Usage

    Also means a barbecue pit; Guam fiestas cook outdoors

12. Takurí

    Kettle

    Usage

    For boiling water; a loanword for a tea kettle

13. Abaniku

    Fan

    Usage

    Originally a folding fan; a blower is "bohao"

14. Prensa

    Iron

    Usage

    For clothes; also works as a verb

15. Relos

    Clock / watch

    Usage

    Covers wall clocks and wristwatches

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