‘alosa
Definitions
verb
-
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)