Welcome to the Samoan Grammar Guide
This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of Samoan grammar, from basic pronunciation to complex sentence structures. Each topic includes clear explanations, practical examples, and cultural context to help you master the language.
Getting Started
Language Overview
Understand T vs K language and social contexts
Basic Phrases
Learn essential greetings and everyday expressions
Pronouns
Master personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns
Explore by Category
Language Overview
Understanding the foundations of Samoan language including T and K variations and their social contexts.
- T-language vs K-language
- Social contexts
Phonology & Orthography
- Samoan alphabet
- Vowel length
- Glottal stop
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Basic Phrases
Essential Samoan greetings and everyday expressions for daily communication.
- Common greetings
- Everyday expressions
Pronouns
Complete guide to Samoan personal, possessive, and demonstrative pronouns.
- Personal pronouns
- Possessive pronouns
- Demonstrative pronouns
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Nouns & Articles
Understanding Samoan articles, plural markers, and noun formation.
- Definite articles
- Indefinite articles
- Plural markers
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Verbs
- Verb structure
- Tense markers
- Aspect markers
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Adjectives & Adverbs
- Adjective placement
- Comparatives
- Superlatives
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Prepositions
- Locational prepositions
- Directional prepositions
- Temporal prepositions
Sentence Structure
- Word order
- Question formation
- Negation
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Numbers & Counting
- Cardinal numbers
- Ordinal numbers
- Counting systems
Time & Dates
- Days of the week
- Months
- Time expressions
Possession
- A-possession
- O-possession
- Possessive constructions
Respect Language
- Honorific terms
- Formal address
- Matai language
Common Mistakes
- False friends
- Common errors
- Pronunciation pitfalls
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