Have you ever found yourself unsure of how to address your teacher, pastor, or someone in a position of leadership? Or perhaps you've struggled to inquire about a loved one's whereabouts or contact information. Fear not! We're here to help. Below, we've curated a list of 25 crucial nouns and vocabulary words designed to equip you with the essentials for communicating respectfully in Samoan with your elders and within your family circle.
- Fa’afeagaiga - church minister
- ali’i/ tama’ita’i Pule - manager/ boss
- Pulea’oga - principal
4. Faia’oga - teacher
5. Foma’i - doctor (academic)
6.Taeao - morning/ tomorrow
7. Aoauli - afternoon
8.Afiafi - evening
9. Pō - night
10.Itūaso - time of the day
11. Aso - day
12. Alala (alaala) - nofo: stay/ live
13. Pitonu’u - suburb
14. Tuātusi - address
15. Numera o le fale - home phone
16. Telefoni fe’avea’i - mobile phone
17. Alalafaga - nu’u: village
18. Afioaga - place or residence
19. Ofisa - office
- Fa’alāpotopotoga - Organisation
- Alo - child
- Nofoāalo - children
- Ofisa - office
- Kamupanī - company
- Pisinisi - business
Tell us in the comments what other Samoan words you would like to learn.