What is the English translation of the Samoan words Fai fai pea?

Answer 1

The phrase "fai fai pea" is a Samoan chant typically used by plantation workers whilst gathering the harvest in the plantations. It is also used by individuals carrying long and laborious tasks in the villages..Fai fai pea. English translation. " Keep on with it" or "keep the hard work up" A Samoan Artist, Paul Lele or more commonly known as King Kapisi, uses this phrase in one of his songs. Lyrics read, "screams from the old plantation non stop, Fai fai pea, fai fai pea". This part of the song talks about the workers in the plantation chanting. Much like African American Slaves did in the cotton fields of the Southern American States. However it is important to note that Samoans in the plantations were not slaves but family workers cultivating their ancestral land.

Answer 2

The English translation of the Samoan words "Fai fai pea" is "keep on doing." In Samoan, "fai" means "to do" or "to make," and "pea" is an adverb that signifies continuous or ongoing action. Therefore, when combined, "fai fai pea" conveys the idea of persisting or continuing with an activity or task.

Answer 3

Fa'alelei can be split into 2 in order to fully understand what it means. Fa'a in this instance would be 'make' or 'do'. And lelei means 'well/good/right'. So to fa'alelei something would be to make it right. ??... Im just assuming that someone has told you to "do" this.

Answer 4

"What are you doing?" is the correct answer. Please, for all the contributors to this answer, this is the correct answer. The question "O a ou mea o fai?" is grammatically incorrect with the use of the word "ou". The question posed should have been "O a au mea o fai?" "Au" is the correct word, not "ou". If you want to use the literal translation, it would be: "What things are you doing?", which sounds odd, hence using "What are you doing?" would be the most appropriate. Ma lo'u fa'aaloalo lava.

Answer 5

Treat the girl nicely, Brother.

Answer 6

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