lady

noun

Definitions

Language review notes

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Cultural Context

Nu'u o Tamai'ita'i or Komiti a Tama'ita'i refers to women who were born into a village.

Sample sentences

The Nu'u o Tama'ita'i meets every Monday.

E fai fonotaga a le Nu'u o Tama'ita'i i Aso Gafua uma.

Source & etymology

Contemporary Usage

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

Usage notes

Polite term for a girl or woman

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