agava’a

ah-ngah-VAH-ah /aɳa'vaʔa/

Definitions

noun

  1. the conduct of a canoe, its quality and behaviour in the water (literally)
    'Uafili e le tai se agava'a
  2. worthiness (applied to the conduct of men)
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Example Sentences

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Samoan

  • E te le agava'a e foe se paopao.

English

  • You are not qualified to paddle a canoe.

Source & Etymology

Rev. Pratt Dictionary Reference
AGAVA'A, s. 1. lit. the conduct of a canoe, its quality and behaviour in the water. 'Uafili e le tai se agava'a. 2. Applied to the conduct of men.