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Hafa adai is the traditional greeting, as it is in Guam, although the slang 'howzit' is nearly as common. English is the official language, while Chamorro (also spoken on Guam) and Carolinian are native tongues. On Saipan, Japanese is spoken in many hotels and shops, at least in Garapan.

Chamorro Basics

Hello Hafa adai

Goodbye Adiós.

How are you? Hafa tatamanu?

I'm well Maolek

Please Pot fa bot

Thanks Si Yu'os ma'ase'

Yes Hunggan

No Ahe'

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