fānau

verb·/faː'naʊ/·fā·nau

Definitions

Sample sentences

Ua ia fanau mai le pepe teine.

She gave birth to a baby girl.

Toeititi fanau le pua'a.

The pig will give birth soon.

Source & etymology

Contemporary Usage

Common modern Samoan words known to native speakers and verified by Gagana Samoa editors.

Usage notes

Also: children (noun form)

Spotted something off? Heritage knowledge is welcome here.