to sleep (respectful)

verb

Definitions

Language review notes

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Usage Note

upu fa'aaloalo o le 'upu moe

Sample sentences

My father is sleeping.

O lae tofa lo'u tama.

Source & etymology

Contemporary Usage

Common modern Samoan words known to native speakers and verified by Gagana Samoa editors.

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