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manava

noun
Definitions
  1. 1

    stomach

  2. 2

    belly; womb; breath

Sample sentences
Ua tiga lo'u manava.
My stomach hurts
Source & etymology
Contemporary Usage
Common modern Samoan words known to native speakers and verified by Gagana Samoa editors.
Usage notes
Also carries spiritual meaning: breath and soul
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