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Gagana Samoa | Samoan Language
The letters K, H and R are also used, but usually for foreign loanwords Gg Ll Mm
and/or for colloquial language. Vowels can be long or short. Long vowels Gata (Snake) Logo (Bell) Moa (Chicken)
are marked with a macron (e.g. ā).
Nn Pp Ss
ā, ē, ī, ō, ū Nofoa (Chair) Pusi (Cat) Solofanua (Horse)
Gagana Samoa
Samoa Language
Gagana o aso uma | Everyday phrases
Gagana Samoa
Samoa Language
Gagana o aso uma | Everyday phrases
O ā mai oe? How are you (singular)? I la’u imeli talu ai… As per my previous email…
Uo o’o i le taimi o le
O ā mai outou? How are you (plural)? It’s gym time!
fa’amalosi tino!
O lea ou te manuia fa’afetai I am good, thank you Vili mai / Vala’au mai Call me
Gagana Samoa
Samoa Language
Gagana o aso uma | Everyday phrases
Gagana Samoa
Samoa Language
Faith is an important aspect
of the Samoan culture.
Below is a short prayer and hymn that can be used at the start
of your day, to open a meeting or small gathering.
Ia e fa’amanuia mai, i lenei We ask for your blessings Le nuanua e susulu mai i The rainbow shines
vaiaso this week lo’u fa’amalama through my window
Gagana Samoa
Samoa Language