‘alosa

ah-LOH-sah /ˈʔalosa/

Definitions

verb

  1. to avoid, as a dangerous boat passage (to steer clear of danger)
    Na 'alosa le ala leaga

Example Sentences

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Samoan

  • Ia 'alosa le mea mata'utia
  • Ua 'alosa le va'a

English

  • Avoid the dangerous thing
  • The boat has avoided it

Source & Etymology

Rev. Pratt Dictionary Reference
'ALOSA, v. to avoid, as a dangerous boat passage; redup. 'ALOSASA, 'ALO'ALOSA.
Additional Notes

A Grammar and Dictionary of the Samoan Language, with English and Samoan vocabulary, by Rev George Pratt (1862)