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Samoa

Samoa, originally called as Western Samoa, is a country surrounding the western region of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The country was once a territory of New Zealand, until it became independent in 1962.

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What is the Samoan translation for blood is thicker than water?

Literal translation: "O le toto e a'alu atu ai lo le vaiauli" or translating the idea/meaning of thicker in this case, I would tend to use the word "malosi" - O le toto e malosi atu ai lo le vaiauli".

What is Samoan translation of English word-im Sorry?

Fa'amolemole talia mai la'u fa'amaisega (Please accept my condolences). It won't be grammatically correct to add on the literal translation of "for your loss" in Samoan. You could leave it at fa'amaisega, because this phrase is used predominantly in relation to a death. But if you do want to add something on, you could say, "Fa'amolemole talia mai la'u fa'amaisega i le maliu o si ou Tina", which translates, Please accept my condolences on the passing away/death of your dear Mother/Father/Son, whoever.

What is the annexation of Samoa?

Germany, the US, and the UK had settled into the Samoan Islands and disputes had erupted in what was known as the Second Samoan Civil War. In 1899, the Treaty of Berlin established American Samoa, annexing it and therefore making American Samoa US territory.

Beautiful in Samoan?

If your question is "How do you say you are beautiful in Samoan?", then the translation is: "E te aulelei" or if you say: "You are very beautiful", it translates to: "E ese lou aulelei" or "E te aulelei tele".

How do you say your awesome in Samoan?

Malo lava or Malo lava le taumafai. Taumafai is trying.

Where does the name Samoa come from who named this island Samoa?

It is derived from the 'moa' clan in Manu'a islands in Samoa.Sa meaning sacred and Moa meaning the clan it came from.The Tui Manu'a king is the direct ancestors.

What does this translate to in English suga aua ke ula suga might actually be sugar she mixes English and Samoan together?

Your question really doesnt make sense at all...But the translation of "Suga, aua e ke ula" from Samoan into English can roughly be "Girl, dont tease". Suga is said when you are referring to a female. Aua means don't. And ula is a slang word for tease/make fun of/mock.

How do you say tiny in Samoan?

Black can be said and spelt in two different ways: Uliuli or Ululi". "Le tama'i maile uliuli" or "Le tama'i maile ululi".

What is sevae in Samoan?

"Se sau" - translating the idea/meaning: "Please come". Please is really "fa'amolemole". There is really no word to translate "se" in this context. When you say "Se sau", you are pleading for someone to "please come".

What is the currency of Samoa?

Thee tala is the currency of Samoa. It is divided into 100 sene. See Web Link

What do Samoans do in their spare time?

they can either spend time finishing off their Samoan tradition tattoo's or they can do jobs for the elders!!

What time of day did the tsunami in Samoa happen?

News reports say it hit at around 7am. There were kids on their way to school when it hit and some of them got swept away.

How do you say congratulations on your baby boy in Samoan?

Literal translation, "Fa'amalo i lau pepe tama"; translating the idea, "Fa'amalo i lau pepe fou".

Can you use nz dollars in Samoa?

No you cannot. The only legal tender accepted in Samoa is the Samoan Tala (WST). If you're travelling to Samoa, you'll have to exchange your money to their currency.

What is the name of a port in Samoa?

What port do you mean?....Airports: Faleolo (Int.), Fagalii (Dom.)....Wharfs: Mulivai (Int.), Salelologa (Savaii, for inter-island travel)

What are the main crops that Samoans grow?

Talo (taro), fa'i (bananas), ta'amu (I don't know the English name), yam (ufi)