aiga

ah-EE-gah /aiga/

Definitions

noun

  1. family, extended family including relatives by blood and marriage (Central concept in Samoan culture encompassing responsibilities and connections)
    O la'u aiga e tele

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed by an expert

Samoan

  • Ou te alofa i lo'u aiga.
  • Ou te le i ai iinei e aunoa ma lo'u aiga.

English

  • I love my family.
  • I wouldn't be here without my family.

Source & Etymology

Additional Notes

Contemporary usage research, pending validation