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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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Who is the current leader of western Samoa?
The current Head of State in Samoa is Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese. After Malietoa Tanumafili II passed in 2007.
Talofa Sole - meaning "Hello boy/guy"
Ua mai oe? - meaning "How are you?"
Proper way of saying "How are you?" in Samoan
= O a mai Oe? but not - Ua mai oe?
How do you say please stay and hold your hand in Samoan?
Please stay - Fa'amolemole nofomai. Hold you hand - U'u Lou lima.
How do you say the word responsible in Samoan?
be responsible - taunapa; he was responsible - na pa'u ia te ia
Why do people in Samoa don't eat when walking in public places?
Because it's rude in Samoan culture to walk around with your mouth full. It's disrespectful.
What are some traditions in the Samoan culture?
One cultural aspect of the Samoans is tattoos. They had many large tattoos on their bodies, but not on their faces. Whole arms and legs tatood is very common. Another their dances. One example of one of their dances is the Samoan slap dance.
What does you e iloa mean in Samoan?
I think you could be saying "ua e iloa" rather than "you". If it is "Ua e iloa", then it translates as, "You know".
What does gengeh mean in Samoan?
Gengeh is not a Samoan word.
Gengeh sounds like your pronounciation of the word. If you mean teine which could also be pronounced keine (keh-ng-eh) then it means girl.
Samoa experiences a tropical climate, with minimal temperature variation throughout the year. The seasons are primarily defined by the wet and dry periods; the wet season typically runs from November to April, characterized by higher humidity and frequent rainfall, while the dry season lasts from May to October, featuring cooler and drier weather. Despite these seasonal distinctions, temperatures generally remain warm year-round.
What is the Samoan name for James?
The name James can be translated more than 1 way in Samoan. In Bible translations, the Book of James is translated as Iakopo, or Jacob, since there is no "Official" equivalent name for the name James. Jim or Jimmy, both nicknames for James, are translated as Simi or Semi, sometimes Semisi which is more commonly used in Tonga. Some say that by using common translation models in the language, Iamesa could be a translation for James, this is however not an accepted practice.
What does se aua e te taufa'ase'e - aulelei a oe le manamea mean?
Aua e le taufaasee: Dont try to be tricky / Dont play games with me.
Aulelei a o le manamea : You are the beautiful/pretty/handsome one my dear.
How do you say i hope you enjoy this presentation in Samoan?
Ou te fa'amoemoe e te fiafia i lenei fa'aaliga.
What is the national bird of Samoa?
