malae

mah-LAH-eh /maˈlae/

Definitions

noun

  1. open space, village green, ceremonial ground (central gathering place in Samoan villages)

Example Sentences

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Samoan

  • Sa fono le nu'u i le malae

English

  • The village met at the ceremonial ground

Source & Etymology

Additional Notes

Contemporary usage research, pending validation