tama

noun·/'tama/·ta·ma

Definitions

Sample sentences

E to'atolu a'u tamatane.

I have three sons.

Ua fia moe le tama.

The boy wants to sleep.

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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