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Trylā'aufuafuala'au 'ainalaufuala'aua'a

son

noun
Definitions
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    tama

    /'tama/ta·ma
Language review notes
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Cultural Context

To refer to a mother's son, the longer word is tamatane.

Sample sentences
I have three sons.
E to'atolu a'u tamatane.
The boy wants to sleep.
Ua fia moe le tama.
Source & etymology
Contemporary Usage
Common modern Samoan words known to native speakers and verified by Gagana Samoa editors.
Usage notes
Also used generally for child or young person
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