What does Malo Le Soifua mean?
Malo le soifua. Good living, good health. ( formal greeting)
How do you say greetings in Samoan?
Hello (polite). Hello….Greetings.
| Manuia le taeao | » | Have a good morning |
|---|---|---|
| Manuia le aso | » | Have a good day |
| Manuia le afiafi | » | Have a good evening |
| Manuia le pō | » | Have a good night |
What is the meaning of Talofa lava?
The Official Government Website of American Samoa says: “Talofa is short for ‘Si o ta alofa atu,’ — which means, ‘I am happy and delighted to give you my love. ‘ When you respond, ‘Talofa lava!’ you are reciprocating with a full grant of your love and affection.”
How do you say the word Samoan?
Below are some basic words and phrases with a pronunciation guide to help you along….learn some samoan words & phrases.
| English | Samoan | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Talofa | Tar-low-far |
| Goodbye | Tofa | Tore-far |
| Thank you | Fa’afetai | Far-ah-fay-tie |
| Please | Fa’amolemole | Far-ah-more-le-more-le |
What does OFA mean in Tongan?
love to you. ‘ Ofa means love. It’s much used at the end of letters)
Is Samoan language difficult?
This language or dialect is simply too difficult to learn for almost anyone not raised in Samoa. The second language is heard in routine use, and, the Samoans will be very helpful in teaching you how to speak.
How do you start a conversation in Samoan?
Learning the Basics. Say “malō” as an informal hello and “fā” for an informal goodbye. If you want to be more formal, you can say “malō soifua” instead for hello. Another option for a greeting is “Tālofa.”
What’s your name in Samoan?
What is your name? (Formal:) ‘O ai lou suafa? (Informal:) ‘O ai lou igoa?
What does Pepe mean in Samoan?
pepe1 n. baby; (from English baby)