What does Fasipolo mean?

What does Fasipolo mean?

Samoan Translation. fasipolo.

What does Lapoa mean in Samoan?

English Translation. big enough.

Is Malo Samoan or Tongan?

It’s an informal way of saying hello. Malo is like hi or hello in a respectful way to people. That means “hello” in Samoan & Tongan.

What does Ulavale mean in Samoan?

English Translation. bargain. More meanings for ulavale. ridiculous.

What does Sasa mean in Samoan?

to strike
The word sasa (sa’asa’a) literally means ‘to strike’. The dance was originally a village activity, but it soon became one of Samoa’s most well-known dances. It was traditionally performed by whole villages in order to give a perfect effect on the viewers- the more performers, the more the dance became effective.

What does Pipilo mean in Samoan?

English Translation. lie.

What does Fefe mean?

get scared
Verb. fefe (plural fefefe) get scared.

What does toloa mean in Samoan?

Famous Samoan: Proverb. E lele le toloa, ae ma’au i le vai. Translation: (Toloa is a duck). A duck would fly all over, but will always return to the water. Meaning: One would leave home, but will always return.

What is USO in Samoan?

In Samoan, “Uso” means brother.

Does Malo mean hello?

The typical verbal greeting in Tonga is ‘Malo e lelei’ (Hello). Tongans usually greet each other when passing casually on the street, even if they are not closely acquainted with one another.

What is English name of Ulavalu?

Horse Gram (ulavalu)

What is a Samoan Taualuga?

The word Taualuga in Samoan refers to the last stage of traditional house building in which the topmost rafter was secured to the building (fale), signifying the completion of construction. Traditionally, the Taualuga is performed by the son or daughter of a chief.

What does Malo mean in Samoan?

Malo. This is a colloquial greeting. While ‘talofa’ is ‘hello’, ‘malo’ is ‘hi’ or ‘g’day’. The response to this is ‘malo lava’. Some more Samoan ‘M-words’ below… Mango. Many people have a love or loathe relationship with this tropical fruit.

What are some Samoan ‘m-words’?

Malaria tablets aren’t necessary for a holiday in Samoa but insect repellent should be taken for comfort. This is a colloquial greeting. While ‘talofa’ is ‘hello’, ‘malo’ is ‘hi’ or ‘g’day’. The response to this is ‘malo lava’. Some more Samoan ‘M-words’ below… Many people have a love or loathe relationship with this tropical fruit.

How to say hello and Goodbye in Samoan?

Samoan Language Resources. Greetings and Polite Conversation. Greetings. Saying “hello” is as simple as mālō in an informal setting. The more formal ways to say this are: And to say goodbye, you can say fā 2, or: The word manuia is used to wish somebody well with anything at all, and can be used to say goodbye as well:

What does it mean when someone calls you mālo?

It depends on how you use it/pronounce it. If you pronounce it mālo (dragging the ‘a’) it either means hello (informal) or you or your team emerged victorious from a game depending on how you’ve used it. If you’ve shortened the ‘a’ sound and dragged the ‘o’ it can mean ‘hard’ (ie. rock solid)