Samoan Language Week (24 - 30 May)

Talofa lava and welcome to Samoan language week.

The theme for this year is 'Tapena sou oso mo lau malaga' which can be translated to 'Prepare yourself a gift for your travels'

 

Here are some simple greetings and phrases you can practice with someone else

Talofa (lava) - Hello

O a mai oe? - How are you?

Manuia fa'afetai - I'm fine thank you

Ae a 'oe? - How about you?

Ua ou fia moe - I'm tired

Ua ou fia 'ai - I'm hungry

Ua ou malulu - I'm cold

Ua ou fiafia - I'm happy

Ua ou fa'anoanoa - I'm sad

Toe feiloa'i taeao - See you tomorrow

Tofa soifua/Tofa/Fa - Goodbye

 

O au mea na e fai? - What are you up to? 

Ua ou fai la'u mea a'oga - I'm doing my homework

Ua ou matamata i le televise - I'm watching TV

Ua ou talanoa i le telefoni - I'm on the phone (talking)

Ua ou sauni mo le a'oga - I'm getting ready for school

 

Here are good websites you may find useful (extension)

http://literacyonline.tki.org.nz/Literacy-Online/Planning-for-my-students-needs/Pasifika-dual-language-books/Gagana-Samoa

Audio books and PDF copy in Samoan and English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPJbmZj9mR0

Greetings and Phrases

 

Fa'amalosi le taumafaiga (try your best).

Manuia le vaiaso (Have a great week).

 

George Faga (R2 Faiaoga - teacher)