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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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How do you say I like your breasts in Samoan?

Maybe after finding the translation of your question you can add "how do you translate I dont want a black eye and a fula maka?"

How many kids have to work in Samoa?

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18yrs to work in Samoa and pay taxes. There are however children who, instead of being sent to school, are sent into the towns to sell handicrafts to make money for their families. These children, if caught bu police, are taken straight back to their homes with a warning for their parents.

Is Samoa a high context or low context culture?

Samoa is a collectivistic culture and also a high context culture. Much is said with non verbal prompts rather than jsut what the person is aying.

Is oofah Samoan or not?

Yes and it means fluck you so oofah

What is Leonard in Samoan?

Leonard is not a Samoan name so does not have a Samoan translation.

What is the English Translation of the Samoan words 'Fa'afetai tele and soifua'?

SOIFUA -- The technical translation of soifua is "health" or "living". It's commonly used in the parting phrase fa soifua (fa meaning 'bye')

FA'AFETAI TELE -- Fa'afetai is the equivalent of 'thanks' or 'thank you'. Tele means 'very'. So fa'afetai tele means "Thank you very". You can also say Fa'afetai tele lava which means "Thank you very much".

What is tausi?

Tausi is salted black beans.

Maualuga Saoasaoa Malosi translated from Samoan to English?

Maualuga (high, height); saoasaoa (fast, rapid, speed); malosi (strong).

What is the purpose of a Samoan tuiga?

The tuiga is the headpiece that is worn by a Taupou/Augafa'apae (female) or Manaia (male), to show their status as the daughter or son of the highest chief in the village, or sometimes the whole district, when they perform the Samoan dance for dignitaries in prominent events, international/national/district/village gatherings, etc, etc.