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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 does the Samoan word ofa mean in English?
ofa atu means I love you. And alofa means love in samoan. i hope that helps!
Alofa and Ofa are two very different words. Alofa means love. Ofa is not a Samoan word. That sounds Tongan.
How do you say sister in Samoan?
tuo fefine(too-ohh fay-fee-nay) - if you are the brother.
toko ua(toh-koh ooh-WAH) - if you are the sister.
Fa'ausi, Palusami, Faiai Fe'e/Pusi/Gau, Pisua, Supoesi, Vaisalo
How do you say im lying in Samoan?
Pepelo as in "I was lying to you"; Taoto'oto as in "I was lying under the palm trees"; Taoto as in "Come and lie down by me".
Samoa was formerly known by what name?
Previous names: * Samoa ~ 1900-1914 * Western Samoa ~ 1914-1997 * Samoa ~ 1997-present
Who's bigger Samoans or tongans?
Both Samoans and Tongans are of Polynesian descent and share many cultural similarities. In terms of physical size, there is no definitive answer as both groups have individuals of varying sizes. However, on average, Tongans are generally considered to be larger in stature compared to Samoans due to factors such as genetics, diet, and lifestyle. It's important to note that these are generalizations and individual size can vary greatly within each group.
What does Lelei mean in Samoan?
it means pretty or beautiful
It's actually spelled without the i
AULELEI as is spelt in the question is correctly spelt. The word is not AULELE.
How do you say dance in Samoan?
Literal translation is, "O la'u pasio o le siva", but translating the idea is, "O le siva o le mea ou te matua'i fiafia i ai".
How do you say 'What are you doing' in Samoan?
"O a ta mea e fai i le aso?" or "O a ta mea e fai i le aso nei?"
What is the translation in Samoan famagalo mai famolemole?
It means; Goodness, that girl is way too good for you
Why is Samoa not called western Samoa?
It used to be one whole country. Samoa. Until world war I when the US occupied American Samoa for its naval base in Pago Pago, and Western Samoa was occupied by Germany, and then NZ. Now, Samoa (no longer called Western Samoa) is an independent country, whereas American Samoa is still a US territory (but is governed by Samoan representatives and a Samoan Governor). So now there is American Samoa and Samoa.
How do you say the Samoan word fa'avae in English?
fa sa fua
means why are you hitting them for?
it depends on how you say iit??
What is the meaning of le'i in Samoan?
Le'i is used in sentences referring to the words hasn't/haven't. Like one would say "E le'i taunu'u i le fale ia Pele" meaning "Pele hasn't arrived home yet".
What is the English translation of the Samoan word matalasi?
Le'i would be used in a sentence as a word referring to the word/s "has not/have not". So a Samoan sentence would be "E le'i omai lava tama" meaning "The boys still have not arrived".
