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Samoan Dictionary›alofa

alofa

ah-LOH-fah /a'lofa/

Definitions

noun

  1. love, compassion, affection, care (Deep emotional connection and care for others)
    Alofa tele

Source & Etymology

Additional Notes

Contemporary usage research, pending validation

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Formality

Informal Casual usage, everyday conversation (e.g., "sau" for "come")

Word Origin

Traditional Samoan

Related Words

  • a'oga (s)
  • malulu (a)
  • maualalo (a)
  • ga'autaoto (s)
  • lupe (s)

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