Ua se tava'e le ausu i le fulu. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. ", "If the rich could hire someone else to die for them, the poor would make a wonderful living. Another explanation is as follows: For the capture of the dolphin (masimasi) the hook is baited with flying fish. Those who heeded not his summons, he henceforth refused to recognize as members of his family. Someone who comes to grief as a result of their own actions O le ia itiiti le igaga. However, the ancient myths also co-exist with Christianity, and this blending of rituals can be seen in funeral customs. The pigeon that was detached from the rest of the flock. When the wild manutagi has entered the cage of the decoy bird, the hunter, crying 'ae'ae, jumps out of his shelter and covers the cage. Saying "hello" is as simple as ml in an informal setting. The Fijian used bow and arrow; the other fished with a spear like the Samoans. The hook has been torn off the shaft. Required fields are marked *, CALL: (415) 431-3717Hours: 9AM-5PM PST. The clumsy, loutish fellow carries the house. Let the Fijian method of fishing remain a secret. Ua pafuga le a pei o le faiva o seu gogo. Nafanua, the war goddess, dwelt in Falealupo, Savai'i. Finding no blossoms it will set on the leaves. Hidden like a tattoo design. E lele le toloa ae maau i le auvai The toloa bird When the fale is being re-assembled, the carpenter has to take particular care that the purlins of the side of the house are well joined with those of the end. At the building of the double canoe it is necessary that an ample supply of sinnet be available, lest the tying of the planks and the completion of the boat be retarded. There is usually at least one church in each village and most of the ministers are native Samoans. The sponging of the Matamea crab. Samoan The careless fish will be eaten by the shark. With people it is different. In the war between the birds and the fishes (No. The saying means, not to reveal a certain matter, such as the commission of an injustice. Samoan culture has both ancient and contemporary components to it and these provide the background for its funeral traditions and customs. The present collection is an attempt to rectify this deficiency. One night, under the direction of an experienced fisherman (tautai), they stretched a net (lologamata) across the reef passage. A decoy bird that keeps away the wild birds. The tautai must pay for his sins. In Tutuila people knew how to catch sea birds with- - 162 out a decoy (No. 130. Break down the post in Faleolo and look for the fish of Leaosavai'i. Proverbs and sayings may be especially helpful after the loss of a loved one. The host, for instance, addresses the words to an unexpected visitor to excuse the delay in having things ready for his reception. Ua sasagi fua le livaliva, 'a ua gau le matavana. The god shows his power in the banyan tree. The enemy between the houses. E fa'apupuati le gase. "He kehau ho 'oma 'ema 'eke aloha:" "Love is like a cleansing dew." Give water to the black birds. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The stroke of the mallet miscarries because the workman looks away. 5. Image: Facebook Upu vivi'i referring to a small but influential family or village, a calm but momentous speech and to similar circumstances. When the saying is applied to girls (o le i'a vai tama'ita'i), it is used as a faianaga (jest). When the middle post is broken, the side posts cannot withstand (the weight of the roof). Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa: The former concord is at an end. 16. This pictures a fisher who sits in his boat on a dark night and is startled by the sudden appearance of a shark. A tattooer who has a job to do will, on the previous evening, put all his instruments into a container (tunuma). Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa, is an Oceanian country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. I am not competent to judge how the unavau's poison is communicated to the pelupelu, whether this happens in the sea or when the two fish are accidentally cooked together. Like the crying of the pu that is going to die. When the wild yam is mature, the stalks wither and break into pieces. When it tries to climb over rocks and tree trunks, it frequently tumbles down. These are used often in day to day life. Once upon a time a mago and a pa'itele had a fight. E tenetene fua le livaliva, 'ae sagasaga 'ai le vili ia. O le punapuna a manu fou. E sa'olele le tuamafa i lou finagalo. The wild birds shall die: the tame ones shall live. O le malie ma le tu'u malie. Upu fa'afiti, fa'amaulalo: ou te le toe si'itia le matalalaga. If he is doing this awkwardly, so that the motion of his hand can be seen, the wild pigeons will be suspicious and fly away. A beautiful Samoan quote about love meaning that brothers protect their sisters. Upu fa'amaulalo. When this contraption has been destroyed deliberately or otherwise, the fishermen will come and rebuild it. O le malu i fale'ulu. If at first you dont suceed try, try and try again. The plaiting of mats is exclusively the women's business. Samoan Here are some examples: Notice the structure of the Phrases in Samoan. 157. When the net is finished people say, Ua peiseai sa fai i se afa e tasi; or elliptically: Ua se afa e tasi. The Samoan arrows had one or more prongs. When the members of a family are fishing with their net another person will, perhaps, put to sea and join them in the hope that he will get his share of the catch after having assisted them. Upu taofiofi. First friends, then broken heads. List of Phrases in Samoan Below is a list of the phrases and daily expressions in Samoan placed in a table. O le mitimiti a matamea. 117. As the fish take to flight by jumping out of the net, they are caught in small hand nets (alagamea). The family is the most significant socio-political element of Samoan society. Upu fa'aalualu referring to the frequency of the Samoan civil wars. The saying refers to retribution in a good and in a bad sense. O le mafuli a puou. O le pa ua sala le fausaga. O le i'a a tautai e alu i le fa'alolo. He, against whom a decision is directed, says: Ua se fau e ta'i o outou finagaloyour decision against me is unanimous; I shall not oppose it. The figure is taken from the work of the boatbuilder setting a plank. These Samoan quotes about love and family give an interesting insight into the Samoan beliefs and language. Who sits at home in the morning will not eat in the evening. A net that is beyond repair. This page is a, Short proverbs and sayings about shadows drawn from long experience. Pinterest. Ia oloolo pitova'a. There isn't a right or wrong way to grieveonly the way that is right for you. Upu vivi'i used of a person or a community that performs an undertaking unassisted. The dying of the pair of birds. Chris Raymond is an expert on funerals, grief, and end-of-life issues, as well as the former editor of the worlds most widely read magazine for funeral directors. The igaga is only a tiny fish. May you grow in a swamp. Upu taofiofi: warning, exhortation, appeasement. Another explanation is as follows: Matala'oa was a crippled girl in Falealili. A fisherman at his work or returning from the sea, being asked whether he has caught anything, will give a negative answer if he wants to keep all the fish for himself. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} Jesus Death, Resurrection & Return. Death, in Samoan tradition, is considered Gods Will. It has traditionally been believed that Samoans should die at home. (LogOut/ E sola le fai, 'ae tu'u le foto. A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. All endeavours to effect a reconciliation prove in vain. The evil a man does, lives after him. Chris Raymond is an expert on funerals, grief, and end-of-life issues, as well as the former editor of the worlds most widely read magazine for funeral directors. Ua fa'atagito'a. Consolatory words used at the death of a matai: Every generation has its chiefs and orators. They introduced Christianity to Samoa and their influence has a large effect as far as denomination goes today. Should the fish or the line strike the outrigger (this may happen to an inexperienced or a hasty fisherman) the hook is likely to be torn out and the fish will be lost. One good turn When the aitu wanted to return, he became entangled in the net and cried out in a loud voice. I prefer this explanation. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa or faifai referring to a person who has come to harm through his own fault or that of a relative or friend. The modern firearm has put an end to the old Samoan sport. When the wooing has presented particular difficulties, as through the lack of connections between the families of the bride and the bridegroom, then the young wife and her child are referred to as. Even though no defect has been discovered, it is well to wait and to repeat the examination, for the errors cannot all be found at once. ), 143. At last her brother returned, but he had caught nothing. When the time is right, ask the surviving family member what that cause might be. ", "Who is old and doesn't believe it, will trip into his grave without seeing it. Used by someone whose opinion has not been sought. Compare also Nos. Upu fa'aulaula: raillery, ridicule, jests. Upu fa'aulaula, alofa or fa'anoanoa: He who comes too late must content himself with what is left. 48. O le upega le talifau. He has two mouths like the sea cucumber. Ia lafoia i le fogava'a tele. 128. Mocking words meaning: Dont speak boastfully about the loss of an object whose existence was unknown. As an Amazon Associate this site earns from qualifying purchases. To steer a canoe in such a way that the fishing line (of another canoe) is turned in the wrong direction. Upu faaalualu. When a ti plantation has been abandoned, the plants are not choked by the weeds but will grow up again as soon as the weeds are removed. O le fogatia ua malu maunu. When a crab is caught it is pierced with its own leg. Like a sega sitting on a coconut leaf. Before bird-catching an offering should be made. Upu fa'aaloalo applied to the wife of a chief or a tulafale: May you be blessed with many children. One good turn deserves another. ", "Old age is not as honorable as death, but most people want it. E le se tunuma ma moe fa'atasi. Both fish are frequently caught together. Upu taofiofi: Be careful in an undertaking and mind the obstacles. 4. O le fili va i fale. O lenei lava le ufiufi manu gase. Upu faifai. Shower later." Se'i lua'i lou le 'ulu taumamao. At this very moment a fish (malauli) happened to jump out of the water and, with one swoop of the net, Pepe caught both pigeon and fish. Is he to be pursued like the shark of Foa? See also the following. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. Before everything else a house. We may also use affiliate links for other programmes. The Samoans say that its existence is useless - 154 (ola fua), since it does not try to evade its enemies. 21. His work in the village is useful. Try the fish line first on land. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). Having foolishly got into trouble he is asking for help. Upu vivi'i: Traditions, family trees and the happenings of ancient times are not forgotten, but survive among the people. To give lo and to receive lo. In Asau, Savai'i, the soil is very stony. It is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo, an apology to the receiver whom courtesy then requires to praise the value of the gift. Se'i to le niu i le tua'oi. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. A many-pronged arrow could not be used to shoot pigeons in a thicket, as the leaves and branches would have hindered or deflected its flight. Used of a weak, sickly old man. To get good hooks one has to ask in the houses of the tautai (afolau 1); elsewhere only inferior hooks will be offered. 168. The old implements have now been replaced by steel tools. The glare of her torch unexpectedly attracted a large number of flying fish that fell into the canoe although it was not flying fish she wanted but a different kind. Samoans use a lot of sayings and expressions in daily life which offer advice and even sometimes have hidden meanings. The totality of the fata, again, form the complete net. 24. 175. Upu fa'aaloalo or vivi'i referring to the speech of a high chief or a tulafale who brooks no contradiction. Death and grief quotationsmay also capture what you are trying to say or help you come to terms with the loss yourself. Some parts are polished with puga, others with 'ana. Ua tu'u i tai le va'a tele. The sail is, therefore, somewhat lowered until it hangs in an inclined position (sipa). Upu faifai applied to a restless person or a chatterbox. A figure of speech for vavalalata, to live in close proximity. Famous Samoan Proverbs (Alagaupu) & Samoan Sayings, How To Say Hello In Samoan + Other Useful Samoan Greetings, 17 Tongan Proverbs, Quotes & Sayings + Their Meanings, How To Say Happy Birthday In Samoan. Foga'afa is idiomatic for faga'afa. Thus, two families or two villages may live in close proximity and yet be far removed one from the other through lack of kinship. The fish seems to do the will of the tautai (chief fisherman). E atagia taga tafili. O le ala ua mutia, 'ae le se ala fati. However, the orators use them so frequently and they shed so much light on the past history and the present opinions of the people, that their importance cannot be overrated. Each had born him a son. Faiva o Fiti ia lililo. Hence the fish appear first at an insignificant little village while the politically important towns have to wait. However, when hostilities began he joined the fish. Upu vivi'i applied to surpassing qualities in persons or things. 'Ae'ae lea manu ua ulu. I shouldn't say fat, that might offend him, but he's Samoan and claims to have seen ghosts. The stranger then replies with the muagagana No. Ua si'i le matalalagathings have changed. Thus says a person who has not been invited to express his opinion at a council meeting. The mago fled towards Savai'i followed by the pa'itele. Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. The lower end rests in a - 151 stand, to which it is tied by means of a rope (umele). 37. Verywell Health content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. Proverbs offering support include: Some cultures view death as a very part of life on a larger continuum. 77. The crab brags about its legs. 184. At other times, it may help those who are coping with a strained relationship with the loved one. For the chase it offers only feathered game. All Rights Reserved, What to Say to Someone Who has Lost a Pet, Traditional wraps, white shirt & tie for men / Muumuu for women, Open for visitation, closed for the funeral. O le galo e gase i Pa'au. 112. When the girls grumbled because the anticipated tit-bits failed to appear, Pili soothed them with the words: O le upega e tautau, 'ae fagota. The fastenings are then completed. Ua fuifui fa'atasi, 'ae vao 'ese'ese. It is also used as an upu faifai to repulse someone's interference. O le manu tafi manu. 8. It is also used for the notch made by the carpenter in a tree trunk or a beam to facilitate his work. They appeared not in Saua; they appeared not at the drying of the rigging. If you have to form a resolution, do not revolve the matter in your own mind only, but discuss it with others. 144. It means, to refrain from further participation in an affair; to leave the decision to another. The top and the bottom are turned back and forth. Euphemisms for Dead, Death, and Dying: Are They Helpful or Harmful? Fa'afanauga a laumei. The former, therefore, is compared to a peace-loving person; the latter, to a quarrelsome one. ", "Sympathy is a little medicine to soothe the ache in another's heart. Because open caskets are common at the funeral, this is still the most common choice in Samoa today. Traditionally, it was important for the family to bury the body within a day of death. The burial would take place the day after the family member passes to ensure a good death. Ulumu politely offered Lefao to take station in the falemuathe front hut. When a chief, with the help of his tulafale, succeeds in obtaining the hand of a noble lady, the latter (as well as the child issued from the marriage) is praised as. 3. Death, in Samoan tradition, is considered Gods Will. It has traditionally been believed that Samoans should die at home. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa expressing disappointment when one's expectations are not realized or when a counsel given is disregarded. The large double war canoe ('alia) and the two-bowed taumualua have been superseded by the big row-boats which the natives have learned to build European style. Pili, a hero of Samoan mythology, taught the Samoans how to fish with nets. E ta'ape a fatuati. This often miscarries. Sili le foe. Ua osofia moega luaga. The word umu signifies a hole, a groove. Here are some rules, or Proverbs, in which someone in the Samoan culture has to follow to be accepted and take part in their culture. Tafi le va i ti. O le poto a lauloa. The tropic bird's breastbone is visible. Upu fa'aalualu: When you see an advantage, turn it to good account. If new mats - 178 are to be added the bundle must be undone and the mats will then fall into disorder. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa. 33. 127. We have rested on many trees on our way hither. The ve'a (swamphen) was shot with bow and arrow, the hunter hiding in a small hut. 152. 153. The plait of the fine mats ('ie toga) should be uniformly fine and close. A big fish net is made in parts (tulavae) by individual persons. The barracuda sleeps by itself because the other fish fear and avoid it. I don't know the views of that person. Read our, Remembering a Loved One During the Holidays, Differences Between Normal and Complicated Grief, Turning to Grief Counseling When You Need Help, 5 Stages of Grief When Facing a Terminal Diagnosis, Signs You Are Experiencing Disenfranchised Grief, How to Deal with the Grief of Losing a Child. The pigeons are scattered in the bush to look for food, to mate, etc. "All Upu taofiofi: Let each one attend to his own affairs and not meddle with those of others. 54. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. 87. A canoe is steered in the wrong direction while a swarm of little fishes arises. Troy Polamalu. 1. This extensive process marks the formality of the situation with the acceptance of a new titleholder as well as a possible tulafale into the family and village. - 152 The front entrance was used by those who came with a request. (LogOut/ Mago is a species of shark; pa'itele was a sea-monster about which little is known. Upu fa'amafanafana: comforting, consolatory expressions. You don't love someone because they're a dream of perfection. The surprised Ulumu could not but recognize Lefao's dexterity. Every shark must be paid for. Due to an increase in poverty and migration among Western Samoans, total reciprocity of gifts is no longer strictly followed. Upu fa'anoanoa. Ou te se tagata tau suati. E gase le paa i lona vae. Your will is as the flight of an old pigeon. Hence, house building and boat building are the two most respected trades. Applied to a family, village or district which, through dissension, is divided into two equally strong parties. III.MANUAL WORK INSIDE AND OUT OF THE HOUSE. The saying is used in a fono (council meeting) by an orator who interrupts another speaker or who wishes to express a different opinion. Upu fa'anoanoa: expressions of repentance and remorse. The side entrance had a different purpose. 78): E le'i mitimiti papata. Ua fa'amea tapena i ua. A certain crab called tupa that lives in salt-water swamps, is caught by digging it out of the hole in which it makes its home. Should anyone, in the excitement of the work or to show off, give orders to his neighbours, no one will heed him, for only the tautai may give orders. 25. Like the twisting of a cord. Ua numi le fau. Coconut milk was usually given to the birds. It also means that several men have plotted to harm another. The collapse of the heap of stones. 3. Their village being so far inland, they knew how to appreciate their catch. Mocking words referring to common people who begin to eat before the high chiefs, and to similar cases. Upu fa'aalualu: Ta te gase a uluga. 183. Upu vivi'i. Because of its small size the igaga was not invited to the meeting. 111. 119. Experts may use their hands only to catch small octopi; but the correct and most efficient method is fishing with the help of the sao. Used by someone whose opinion has not been sought. Only seen in the mouths of the fish. 170. Sinnet should be made daily and daily the rigging must be examined. In return the owner will receive a gift of food. The tautai, however, knowing that the net was strong enough to hold him said, E le afaina. (It does not matter; there is no danger.). The bonito is pursued by the swordfish. Se'i toto le ta'amu te'evao. 73. So that it may be used effectively the following morning. You have to be a gentleman everywhere but on the field. Pratt translates: Better have a small plantation of your own, than be joined with another. The saying is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo. As soon as the fisherman appears, the fish will escape into deep water where it can no longer be caught. There is a lou (harvesting pole) for every crop. "Gun first. Also, upu faifai. The chiefs and orators make the decisions, but the common people (tagatalautele) must carry them into effect and suffer all the consequent hurt and damage, e.g., after a declaration of war. O le faiva 'ese lo Pepe. Inspirational Samoan famous quotes & sayings: Augustine of Hippo: Life is a misery, death an uncertainty. O le sala a tautai e totogi. Failure to do this is particularly troublesome when the little fishes appear, because they will be chased by the big ones and, at the same time, they serve as free bait for the fishermen. (LogOut/ E 'asa le faiva, 'ae le 'asa le masalo. The double meaning of the word umu forms an untranslatable pun. The work begins with loosening the rounded ends of the house from the fatuga (timbers to which the purlins are fastened). As he was rejected, he died of grief. Avatu ni lo, aumai ni lo. In the form of E te seu foga'afa, it is an upu faifai addressed to another who has caused an interruption in a fono without apologizing with an upu fa'amaulalo. 112). 2018;7(Suppl 1):AB016. Use iTalki for 1-on-1 lessons in over 150 languages to supercharge your learning! Mr. T. Smith, Private Secretary to Logan. The inhabitants of the old village Papa (near Satupaitea, Savai'i) once noticed a big school of fish out in the sea. The net that became entangled in the night will be disentangled in the morning. To prick one another like a school of 'apoa. We She lived in a small hut behind the big house occupied by her brother and his family. Refers to the conclusion of a speech, a fono, etc. Both are well protected by the law of the land. The 28th of December 1929 is now known as Samoas Black Saturday. To'ai fa'a i'a a po. Our lives are decreed to be taken by the gods. 43. Do not enquire too deeply into the things which do not concern you, e.g., the affairs of another family (aua e te sagolegole). When the gatala has been impregnated, it moves very slowly. ", "As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us, as We remember them. As to each coconut leaf belongs a cluster of young nuts, so each individual belongs to his family. He will often use the long hours of the fono to do this work. A few men managed to regain the shore. Ua fa'ai'u laufala. (Samoan Proverb) The knee In Manono the lo appears so often that it is paid for with lo. Some were destroyed by the eels, others by Pagoa. According to the communistic system of the Samoans, a travelling party is allowed to beg fish-hooks at the houses where they call. Upu vivi'i: laudatory and complimentary remarks. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The proverbs were collected and authored by Rev George Pratt, an English missionary from the London Missionary Society who lived in Samoa for 40 years, mostly in Matautu on the central north coast of Savai'i Island. The matai orders his men to build a small hunting hut and carry it with the rest of the hunting implements to the swamp which is the bird's usual habitat. To use thatch a second time. The fisher then pulls it forth with his hand and kills it by sinking his teeth through its head. Applied to a thing done so hurriedly that order and care suffer; for instance, a hurried journey in which things are forgotten. The land where her house stood now belongs to Chief Auva'a. While the fisherman swings the rod, the others must assist him by paddling hard. Only the manutagi is still caught in the old way and, if the report be true, the chiefs of Aopo and Tiave'a will, occasionally, net pigeons according to the ancient rules of the hunt. ". When wearing the mat, it is folded in two and the coarser half is worn underneath. The information I have had from the natives convinces me that the second explanation is the correct one. Later the shark went to Foa and proposed to Sinafalemoa, the daughter of the chief. You shake in vain the branch that has no fruit. 1. Top Samoan Mothers Quotes. Thus says the leader at the termination of the hunt when the tia is not to be used for some time to come. 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