malamalama

mah-lah-mah-LAH-mah /malamaˈlama/

Definitions

verb

  1. to understand (also means light or enlightenment)

adjective

  1. to be clear
    E malamalama le mataupu

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed by an expert

Samoan

  • E te malamalama i le gagana Samoa?

English

  • Do you understand Samoan?

Source & Etymology

Additional Notes

Contemporary usage research, pending validation