Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Samoan learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some basic education-related vocabulary in Samoan. Education is an essential aspect of Samoan culture. The Samoan people put great emphasis on the importance of education, and the younger generation is encouraged and motivated to pursue their education.
Basic vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic Samoan vocabulary related to education.
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| faleāʻo'o | "fah-lay-ah-oh-oh" | school |
| kalapu | "kah-lah-poo" | class |
| faia'i'o | "fah-ee-ah-ee-oh" | read |
| tusi | "too-see" | write |
| faʻatauina e aʻoaʻoina | "fah-ah-ah-toe-inah-eh-ah-oh-ah-ee-nah" | teach |
| le fusi o le faʻamoemoe | "leh foo-see oh leh fah-ah-moh-eh-moh-eh" | diploma |
It is essential to note that the Samoan language has a prominent use of diacritical marks, which changes the pronunciation of words. Therefore, it is essential to take the time to master how to pronounce these words accurately.
Phrases[edit | edit source]
Let's move on to some phrases that are commonly used in the Samoan education system.
Classroom Phrases[edit | edit source]
Here we have some common Samoan phrases that you will hear in a classroom.
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| O a mai lou tusi? | "oh ah my low too-see?" | Can I have your book? |
| O loʻo taʻua le galuega faʻatino? | "oh low-oh tah-oo-ah leh gah-leh-oo-eh-gah fah-ah-ah-tee-no?" | Are we doing group work? |
| Fai mai le faʻasalalauga. | "fah-ee my leh fah-ah-sah-lah-oo-ah-gah" | Give me the instructions. |
| O fea le ata? | "oh feh-ah leh ah-tah?" | Where is the chalk? |
| Faʻaopoopo i lau aʻoaʻoga. | "fah-ah-ah-oh-poh-oh-poh ee la-oo ah-oh-ah-oh-gah" | Explain your lesson. |
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These phrases are related to the learning process and are helpful in any learning environment.
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Afai e te manaʻomia, ua maeʻa ona tuʻuina. | "ah-fah-ee eh te mah-nah-oh-mee-ah, oo-ah mah-eh-ah oh-nah too-oo-ee-nah" | If requested, it has been done. |
| Vaivai le saʻo lava. | "vah-ee-vah-ee leh sah-oh lah-vah" | Practice makes perfect. |
| E faʻaopoopoina ilelaila. | "eh fah-ah-ah-oh-poh-oh-pee-oh-nah ee-leh-lah-ee-lah" | Compare and contrast. |
Using the vocabulary in a conversation[edit | edit source]
Learning words alone is not enough. Here is an example conversation between two individuals to see the vocabulary in action.
- Person 1: Sa'o oe alofa'aga fa'atama ma fa'atasi? ('Do you have a passion for learning and contributing to society?')
- Person 2: Ioe, ua mae'a ona fa'amoemoe le fusi o le fa'amoemoe. ('Yes, I have just received my diploma')
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Learning Samoan can be an exciting experience. The island's rich culture and history make it a unique language to learn. To improve your Samoan Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! In addition, make sure to check out the Samoan Vocabulary page on Polyglot Club.
Sources[edit | edit source]
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