English Phrase - Fijian Translation - Pronunciation
Good morning everyone - Dou sa yadra vinaka - Doe sah yahndrah veenahkah
This is a shortened Fijian phrase of expressing good morning to everyone.It is commonly used.Say this Fijian phrase well and people will think you are a local. :)
Some English to Fijian words cannot be translated. Dragonfly is one of them.
The Fijian language doesn't have an "English meaning."
The word big in Fijian would be Wai. This is not English.
Paul A. Geraghty has written: 'Fijian' -- subject(s): Fijian language, Conversation and phrase books, English 'Fijian phrasebook' -- subject(s): Fijian language, Conversation and phrase books, English
In Fijian:- "My Love is translated to "Noqu Daulomani." pronounced No/Qhu/Dah/U Low/Ma/Ni.
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In Fijian, the name "Michael" is often translated as "Mikaele." It is a common practice in Fijian culture to adapt names from different languages to fit the phonetic structure of the Fijian language. As such, "Mikaele" retains the essence of the original name while being easily pronounced by Fijians.
Its a Fijian kind of name. It means rosaline in english.
In Fijian, "Aunt" is translated as "tāte." This term can be used to refer to an aunt on either the mother's or father's side. Fijian culture places a strong emphasis on family, and the word reflects the importance of extended family relationships.
The official language of Fiji is English. However in Fijian, the word for see you soon is "tututale".
G. B. Milner has written: 'Fijian grammer' -- subject(s): Grammar, Fijian language 'Fijian grammar' -- subject(s): Fijian language, Textbooks for foreign speakers, Grammar, English
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