Everyday expressions
Common Samoan expressions for daily interactions.
Essential Everyday Expressions
These expressions will help you navigate daily life in Samoan-speaking communities.
Agreement and Disagreement
- Ioe – Yes
- Leai – No
- Masalo – Maybe
- E moni – That’s true
- E sese – That’s wrong
Making Requests
- Faʻamolemole, e mafai ona… – Please, can you…
- E mafai ona fesoasoani mai? – Can you help me?
- Aumai… – Please bring…
- Ave atu… – Please take…
Expressing Feelings
- Ou te fiafia – I am happy
- Ou te faʻanoanoa – I am sad
- Ou te fia ‘ai – I am hungry
- Ou te fia inu – I am thirsty
- Ou te lē malamalama – I don’t understand
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