afio
Definitions
verb
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to come, when followed by mai; to go away, when followed by atu (Used only to the highest chiefs)
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to be present
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to die
Example Sentences
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Samoan
- 'O lo'o afifio
- 'Ua afio 'ea Gogo?
English
Source & Etymology
Rev. Pratt Dictionary Reference
AFio, v. I. to come, when followed by mai; to go away, when followed by atu. 2. To be present. 'O lo'o afi.fio. 3. To die. 'Va ajio 'ea Gogo? pl. AFIFIO. Used only to the highest chiefs.
Additional Notes
A Grammar and Dictionary of the Samoan Language, with English and Samoan vocabulary (1862)