A sickly old man. Of the five kinds of boats mentioned by Kraemer, three are still in general use: (1) The small outrigger canoe (paopao); (2) the large outrigger canoe (soatau); (3) the bonito canoe (va'aalo). 82. The majority of Hawaiian sayings and quotes have a positive message of hope and love. Like the young of the turtle. The saying refers to retribution in a good and in a bad sense. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Upu alofa: Loving words referring to friends who stick together through thick and thin. Ia seu le manu, 'ae silasila i le galu. I am fishing because I have helped to make a fata. Fa'ae'e ia le 'au'au, 'ae tatou velo 'aso i ai. Plant the coconut tree on the boundary. Lua mata is a figure of speech for a small taro patch; to 'ese is elliptical for toto i se mea 'ese. The joy of the welcome was like that with which the birds greet the dawn. 185. The saying is used by a speaker as an apology for having, in the heat of the discussion, offended one of his listeners or for having unintentionally omitted one of the set forms of speech required by Samoan etiquette. Folau a alamea. 'Ae'ae lea manu ua ulu. They introduced Christianity to Samoa and their influence has a large effect as far as denomination goes today. An unripe nut will rot. When a crab is caught it is pierced with its own leg. O le pa ua sala i le maga. Fa'alupe tupola. 51. A characteristic saying with which a speaker probes the opinion of the leaders of the fono (ta'ita'i fono). To prick one another like a school of 'apoa. Man, also, strives after material advantages. The best hooks are those with a perfectly white pearl shell shaft. 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. Have patience and forgive those that trespass against you. Upu vivi'i applied to two villages or families long related to each other and united through their common origin. 25. Fa'aoti (from oti, to die) is a figure of speech for fa'auma (completely, so that nothing is left). While they slept, an aitu (spirit, devil) came along and took on the form of one of the women. 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. 176. This refers to the preparations for the hunt of the manuali'i. 75. This high development traces back to the days before the arrival of the missionaries,when all communication was transmitted orally. I think it is simply used as a faianaga, a jest referring to a lean person. The big net has been spread out in the sea. Upu taofiofi: Weighty decisions should not be made precipitately, but only after mature reflection; each new discussion may bring new ideas. The paddle lying on the deck of the fishing boat. 'Ae'ae, the bird has entered (the cage). Ua solo le lavalima. Samoan custom required that all the family members assist at such an undertaking, either to help in the building or to supply food. 69. 171. The bonito is pursued by the swordfish. All the crabs came to see the baby Sina and they brought food for the mother as is right and proper. 162. Upu fa'amafanafana: comforting, consolatory expressions. 106, with particular stress on the fact that the homeless person gets no consideration. Sep 5, 2018 - Explore Jean's board "Samoan Sayings" on Pinterest. A Samoan proverb about resolving conflict. A tulituliloa 'ua o le mago i Foa? It is not like a container in which the tattooing instruments are sleeping together. O le i'a ititi o igaga. 116. Tavai manu uli. Upu fa'aalualu: (1) In a discussion each one should tell his opinion unreservedly; only then can the right decision be reached. Finding no blossoms it will set on the leaves. See you later. In the Apolima Strait he spread a net that reached from Savai'i to Upolu. While the fisherman swings the rod, the others must assist him by paddling hard. Every culture has its own set of rules in which everyone is to follow so that there is order and peace in the community. Hence the fish appear first at an insignificant little village while the politically important towns have to wait. He is like the plate of the drill. A tame pigeon having strayed or escaped from its master and failed to find its usual resting place, will sit on the pola of the first house it finds. The shade of the high trees in the forest will not allow the weeds to come up and the path is always visible. Ia a le puga, a le 'ana, or la a le puga niisi, a le 'ana niisi. All the tulavae made by a section of the village are joined into a fata. Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. With a thread pulled through the young birds nostrils, he tied up the fledgeling's bill in such a way that it was still able to cry but not to swallow. Upu fa'amafanafana referring to a disunited family or village community whose reconciliation is at hand. 8. To this the Samoans compare a brother who will rush in among troops after his wounded brother, even if he should be killed himself. This explanation is by no means exhaustive. O le upega le talifau. Upu faifai: offensive expressions, insults. The protection afforded by a house built of breadfruit wood. Ua mua'i ta i'a Fagaiofu. 84. 182. 7. Samoan The knee feels the tapping. This Samoan idiom literally means strong in heart but broken in the back. Once bitten, twice shy. It is also used jestingly at the preparation of food or kava, when the portion set aside is likely to prove insufficient and the whole available supply had better be used. 80. 148. Upu faifai. Should one be weak and faint-hearted, the undertaking will fail. 58. Upu vivi'i: An enterprise conducted with zeal and care. Talanoa atu, ae le talanoa manu. (A paraphrase for moemoesolo.). Samoan Sin is carried in the mouth. The fish had a fono regarding the advisability of declaring war on the birds. 78. Her family repay the gift with siapo (tapa cloth). O le gase a ala lalovao. 30. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Before bird-catching an offering should be made. 118. 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. Volume 58 1949 > Volume 58, No. E lele le toloa ae maau i le auvai The toloa bird Not a pigeon is cooing. 147. (See also the following.). Upu fa'aaloalo or vivi'i referring to the speech of a high chief or a tulafale who brooks no contradiction. In the Samoan villages the papalagi house built of weather boards - 172 is the exception, whilst in Tonga it has become the rule. 106. If the assistant is inattentive and looks away, the plank will not fit in and the work miscarries. She did not let on. Death and grief quotationsmay also capture what you are trying to say or help you come to terms with the loss yourself. ", "What you give for the cause of charity in health is gold; what you give in sickness is silver; what you give after death is lead. Each had born him a son. Before everything else a house. 123. 5. May the pearl shell fish-hook never be lost before it has been shown to others. 0 le pa ua sala le fausaga. One is unsuccessful because of weakness, stupidity or for other reasons; the other meets with success. 96. Try the fish line first on land. The Samoans maintain that if a single unavau happens to be in a swarm of pelupelu, the latter will all be poisonous. The Tuifiti (King of Fiji) had two wives, one a Fijian, the other a Samoan. Upu fa'amoanoa used at the loss of some benefit anticipated or already obtained, particularly when it is lost through negligence. Grief is painful, and at times you may feel as if your heart is literally breaking in two. 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.). Seu foga'afa. A canoe is steered in the wrong direction while a swarm of little fishes arises. ", "The only truly dead are those who have been forgotten. Upu vivi'i: A figure of speech for speed.. Refers to a chief of the second rank who gives an order which no one obeys. An exhortation not to allow one-self to be downcast by a single failure. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. 188. Upu fa'anoanoa: expressions of repentance and remorse. Ia oloolo pitova'a. Upu taofiofi: Act after mature reflection. Nevertheless, Ulumu could not help protesting against his opponent's unsportsmanlike behaviour, but the latter tried to sooth him with the words: Sau ia, ia e fa'amolemole. 131. Upu faifai referring to a meddler or a slanderer who endangers the peace of a family or a village. They appeared not in Saua; they appeared not at the drying of the rigging. The plait of the fine mats ('ie toga) should be uniformly fine and close. O le punapuna a manu fou. Let each do his share of the work. A Samoan quote about death which highlights how permanent death is. Mocking words referring to loveless, undutiful parents. The trunk-fish moamoa moves very slowly and is easily caught. Like a sleeping fish. 163. Below Ive listed famous Samoan quotes, common Samoan proverbs and inspiring Samoan sayings as well as their meanings in English. Tafi le va i ti. 119. 156. The fact is that, now and then, fatal poisonings occur after the natives have partaken of pelupelu that were caught with an unavau. Upu fa'aalualu referring to the frequency of the Samoan civil wars. O le galo e gase i Pa'au. It means that his opinion is of no value. (LogOut/ Ua to i lologamata. Ua penapena i tua o tai i'a. This is called: Va lelei. Everyone dies, but it can be particularly painful when a loved one who was particularly good to us passes. Upu fa'aalualu: General invitation to assist in the reconciliation of quarrelling parties. At last her brother returned, but he had caught nothing. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. In the estimation of the Samoans the death of the wife or a little child is to be counted among these. The ufu sleeps; the paipai sits calmly by. The evil a man does, lives after him. Once upon a time there was an aitu (devil, spirit) who had the form of a trumpet shell (Triton shell, pu, foafoa) and ate men. This expression is one of the best Samoan quotes about family. In return the owner will receive a gift of food. Ua maefulu le tava'e. A paddle lying on this half deck may easily fall off. v. Buelow and Kraemer give the following explanation: The one dances about and wastes his time with useless things, whilst the other by persevering efforts goes straight towards his goal. Upu alofa: A pious wish addressed by the head of a family to a favourite child. To join another at his meal like the crayfish. In Asau, Savai'i, the soil is very stony. 2. The string (to which the decoy pigeon is tied) is entangled. "Who is old and doesn't believe it, will trip into his grave without seeing it." Upu fa'afiti in the sense of: Ou te le iloa le loto o lena ali'i. As they had to wait for low tide, they lay down and fell asleep. Upu faifai referring to a person who brags in a difficult situation when he knows that help is near. A hunter who catches many pigeons rejoices in his shelter. There isn't a right or wrong way to grieveonly the way that is right for you. 111. First friends, then broken heads. Remarks: This method of hunting is not to be confounded with the hunt of the fua'o that nest in large numbers on Pola Rock in Tutuila. 113. We need a bigger gun." This is why the Samoans say that the full-grown fish come from all over Samoa to Pa'au, where they are caught. Therefore, he who comes for it at this stage, is too late. 105. 46. A new road is ala fati. A bird that has just been caught jumps about and struggles to escape. Se'i to le niu i le tua'oi. Upu vivi'i. E a sipa le lama, 'ae fano malolo. Upu fa'aaloalo: Explain the general aim of the meeting, then we shall give our opinion. They are shouting together as at the tern hunt. (2) At a reconciliation the opponents should openly confess the cause of their dissatisfaction, so that permanent peace may be concluded. A pigeon caught in the sight of all. Death, in Samoan tradition, is considered Gods Will. It has traditionally been believed that Samoans should die at home. The lower end of the rafters is tied fast, the upper end lies hidden in the timber work. Like the taro holes in Asau. The fisher then pulls it forth with his hand and kills it by sinking his teeth through its head. He neither searches the holes nor does he dig away the mud. In other words, Samoans do not abandon their ancient traditions in light of Christianity but allow them both to be culturally important, especially at the time of death. Ua mua ane lava se fale. SCNT: Samoan Contemporary New Testament . Change). Enjoy reading and share 8 famous quotes about Samoan Mothers with everyone. The inhabitants of the old village Papa (near Satupaitea, Savai'i) once noticed a big school of fish out in the sea. See more ideas about samoan, samoan quotes, polynesian culture. (Samoan Proverb) The grasshopper flies about, but the kingfisher watches him. Ua osofia moega luaga. Having foolishly got into trouble he is asking for help. It is more difficult to make the shaft, pa, than the hook, maga; therefore, the pa is more valuable. In the bush villages and sometimes also in those near the seashore, the inner bark of the fausoga tree is twisted into a cord used to make fish and lobster nets and for other purposes. The all use a one gauge mesh. Do A petitioner uses it to indicate he realizes the negative answer he gets is only an evasion. Both perished at low tide. Whatever your culture or religion, these words help address death as a part of life: It's important to honor those who have gone before us. Like the tip of the pandanus leaf. Go and look in the fishermen's houses. People have lots of misconceptions about me. (See below.). Two tia (cleared spaces in the bush for pigeon catching) on opposite hills may be so close together that one can be seen from the other, but because of the intervening valley the way between them may be a long one. O le malie ma le tu'u malie. 64) fortune was changing. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. Upu fa'amaulalo meaning: If I have caused some trouble, such as a quarrel, I must try my best to set things right. Negligence, too, may be the cause of an uneven plait; the woman then usually tries to rectify her mistake in the second half. The death of the head of the family, on the other hand, is considered a great loss. 87. Lani Wendt Young, Telesa: The Covenant Keeper. ", "Old age is not as honorable as death, but most people want it. Because of this incomplete fastening the term: 136. 7. 86. This method of fishing is known as seu. Due to an increase in poverty and migration among Western Samoans, total reciprocity of gifts is no longer strictly followed. The first shark caught in a new boat must be presented to the village by the owner of the boat. Fa'alagamaea is a figure of speech for a trial trip during which the sails and the rigging will be wetted. The fault was committed in the bush, but it is now talked about on the highway. Everyone grieves differently and for different periods of time. The barracuda sleeps by itself because the other fish fear and avoid it. (A copy is in the Alexander Turnbull Library.). To get good hooks one has to ask in the houses of the tautai (afolau 1); elsewhere only inferior hooks will be offered. 40. Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. If you have to form a resolution, do not revolve the matter in your own mind only, but discuss it with others. After the harvest the pole will be laid aside or thrown away. The favourable progress of an undertaking is a good sign of final success. When fishing for anae (mullet) the fishermen post themselves around the big net. In Samoa, in fact, fishing with bow and arrow has hardly ever been popular; today is has completely fallen into disuse. Later the shark went to Foa and proposed to Sinafalemoa, the daughter of the chief. The fuga has soft dorsal fins; the maono, hard and spiny ones. " A hui hou :" "Until we meet again." He is like a fish that escaped. 15. 2. (This copy is now in the Alexander Turnbull Library. An honorific designation of an old sacred mat whose story may be found in v. Beulow, Turner and Kraemer. See No. Prayers From Prison. Upu faaalualu. When a tauta (landman, oppos. It is sometimes helpful to remind a surviving spouse or family member that they will always grieve the loss of a loved one but that the grief will gradually become less acute. 48. The more formal ways to say this are: Hello (polite). Tuamafa is an old pigeon, the leader of the flock. Samoan and English are official languages. Upu fa'aaloalo: Respectful term used to designate a full meeting. ", The death of an elderly man is like a burning library. Explore. 72. When the breadfruit tree called puou is uprooted in a storm, it will not die but grow again. Only at Neiafu is the trade wind despised. O le va'a ua seu vale, 'a o ala le mafua. Anything they caught was carefully wrapped up and at once sent to the village. Upu faifai. Large like a bundle of sugarcane leaves. Faiva o Fiti ia lililo. (See full affiliate disclosure.). A fala se'ese'e is an old dirty mat used to sit on during work. While the fisher is waiting for a bite, his boat must move on slowly. See you tomorrow. In Tutuila the sea birds that rest exhausted on the cliffs are caught with nets without the aid of decoy birds. 128. O le tiuga a Matala'oa e tiu ma afifi. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa, applied to things that were well begun, but ended badly. 196. 126). Ua taulua i le tuga. The dying of the pair of birds. Upu fa'amaulalo signifying that a person is unwilling to vouch for the correctness of his report or the unalter-ableness of his opinion. The totality of the fata, again, form the complete net. Upu fa'aaloalo applied to the wife of a chief or a tulafale: May you be blessed with many children. The matai's sole indoor occupation is the making of sinnet ('afa) out of coconut fibre. 123, 201. Let the crab take counsel with its leg. So that it may be used effectively the following morning. The tautai must pay for his sins. Mutia is a short kind of grass found on much-used roads. Apia, Samoa, 1916. We have overcome some difficulties, but there are more ahead of us. The king is dead, long live the king. 157. Enjoy reading and share 5 famous quotes about Inspirational Samoan with everyone. The kava plant is dug up, but a twig is planted immediately. 123). 172. E gase a uluga. Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. O le lupe na fa'ia mai i le fuifui. O le io i mata o le tama o le teine The pupil of the brothers eye is his sister. There were three entrances to her house. Not so long ago there was a village there, whose people are now living in Falevai, a fuaiala (section) of Falelatai. If at first you dont suceed try, try and try again. He invited all the tautai (fishers and sailors) of Samoa to come to Laua and help him. Upu fa'anoanoa. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. Samoan Let each do his share of the work. Samoan Ua afa le aso. Once upon a time a mago and a pa'itele had a fight. Ufiufi manu gase. Sometimes a touch or simply looking the grieving spouse or family member in the eye is all that is needed to provide comfort. 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. Many of these have hidden meanings. The tia are close together but it is long way from one to the other. Version. 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. Three Samoan orators, including two tulafale(Credit: Wikipedia). 101. Like the life of the trunk-fish. The whole village led by the tautai takes part in the drive. It is then difficult to find the runner that has the edible root. Upu fa'aalualu: Ta te gase a uluga. It is like the fishing of the heron. She simply came to sponge and, sitting by the mother, she smacked her lips covetously until she was reproved for her unseemly behaviour. Another explanation is as follows: Matala'oa was a crippled girl in Falealili. Applied to a family, village or district which, through dissension, is divided into two equally strong parties. Pili cast his net by himself. 174. Fa'i pea le pou i Faleolo, 'ai su'e le i'a a Leaosavai'i. 4. Same meaning as No. To push the cross-piece back and forth (in order to spread the net). (Samoan Proverb) More Samoan Proverbs (Based on Topics) Love Proverbs - Life Proverbs - Death & Dying Proverbs - Success Proverbs - Happiness Proverbs - Friendship Proverbs - View All Topics. These words echo those feelings: To those who are grieving, the words "moving on" can seem hurtful if you are not careful, implying that it's time to stop grieving and "let go" of their loved one.
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A sickly old man. Of the five kinds of boats mentioned by Kraemer, three are still in general use: (1) The small outrigger canoe (paopao); (2) the large outrigger canoe (soatau); (3) the bonito canoe (va'aalo). 82. The majority of Hawaiian sayings and quotes have a positive message of hope and love. Like the young of the turtle. The saying refers to retribution in a good and in a bad sense. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Upu alofa: Loving words referring to friends who stick together through thick and thin. Ia seu le manu, 'ae silasila i le galu. I am fishing because I have helped to make a fata. Fa'ae'e ia le 'au'au, 'ae tatou velo 'aso i ai. Plant the coconut tree on the boundary. Lua mata is a figure of speech for a small taro patch; to 'ese is elliptical for toto i se mea 'ese. The joy of the welcome was like that with which the birds greet the dawn. 185. The saying is used by a speaker as an apology for having, in the heat of the discussion, offended one of his listeners or for having unintentionally omitted one of the set forms of speech required by Samoan etiquette. Folau a alamea. 'Ae'ae lea manu ua ulu. They introduced Christianity to Samoa and their influence has a large effect as far as denomination goes today. An unripe nut will rot. When a crab is caught it is pierced with its own leg. O le pa ua sala i le maga. Fa'alupe tupola. 51. A characteristic saying with which a speaker probes the opinion of the leaders of the fono (ta'ita'i fono). To prick one another like a school of 'apoa. Man, also, strives after material advantages. The best hooks are those with a perfectly white pearl shell shaft. 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. Have patience and forgive those that trespass against you. Upu vivi'i applied to two villages or families long related to each other and united through their common origin. 25. Fa'aoti (from oti, to die) is a figure of speech for fa'auma (completely, so that nothing is left). While they slept, an aitu (spirit, devil) came along and took on the form of one of the women. 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. 176. This refers to the preparations for the hunt of the manuali'i. 75. This high development traces back to the days before the arrival of the missionaries,when all communication was transmitted orally. I think it is simply used as a faianaga, a jest referring to a lean person. The big net has been spread out in the sea. Upu taofiofi: Weighty decisions should not be made precipitately, but only after mature reflection; each new discussion may bring new ideas. The paddle lying on the deck of the fishing boat. 'Ae'ae, the bird has entered (the cage). Ua solo le lavalima. Samoan custom required that all the family members assist at such an undertaking, either to help in the building or to supply food. 69. 171. The bonito is pursued by the swordfish. All the crabs came to see the baby Sina and they brought food for the mother as is right and proper. 162. Upu fa'amafanafana: comforting, consolatory expressions. 106, with particular stress on the fact that the homeless person gets no consideration. Sep 5, 2018 - Explore Jean's board "Samoan Sayings" on Pinterest. A Samoan proverb about resolving conflict. A tulituliloa 'ua o le mago i Foa? It is not like a container in which the tattooing instruments are sleeping together. O le i'a ititi o igaga. 116. Tavai manu uli. Upu fa'aalualu: (1) In a discussion each one should tell his opinion unreservedly; only then can the right decision be reached. Finding no blossoms it will set on the leaves. See you later. In the Apolima Strait he spread a net that reached from Savai'i to Upolu. While the fisherman swings the rod, the others must assist him by paddling hard. Every culture has its own set of rules in which everyone is to follow so that there is order and peace in the community. Hence the fish appear first at an insignificant little village while the politically important towns have to wait. He is like the plate of the drill. A tame pigeon having strayed or escaped from its master and failed to find its usual resting place, will sit on the pola of the first house it finds. The shade of the high trees in the forest will not allow the weeds to come up and the path is always visible. Ia a le puga, a le 'ana, or la a le puga niisi, a le 'ana niisi. All the tulavae made by a section of the village are joined into a fata. Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. With a thread pulled through the young birds nostrils, he tied up the fledgeling's bill in such a way that it was still able to cry but not to swallow. Upu fa'amafanafana referring to a disunited family or village community whose reconciliation is at hand. 8. To this the Samoans compare a brother who will rush in among troops after his wounded brother, even if he should be killed himself. This explanation is by no means exhaustive. O le upega le talifau. Upu faifai: offensive expressions, insults. The protection afforded by a house built of breadfruit wood. Ua mua'i ta i'a Fagaiofu. 84. 182. 7. Samoan The knee feels the tapping. This Samoan idiom literally means strong in heart but broken in the back. Once bitten, twice shy. It is also used jestingly at the preparation of food or kava, when the portion set aside is likely to prove insufficient and the whole available supply had better be used. 80. 148. Upu faifai. Should one be weak and faint-hearted, the undertaking will fail. 58. Upu vivi'i: An enterprise conducted with zeal and care. Talanoa atu, ae le talanoa manu. (A paraphrase for moemoesolo.). Samoan Sin is carried in the mouth. The fish had a fono regarding the advisability of declaring war on the birds. 78. Her family repay the gift with siapo (tapa cloth). O le gase a ala lalovao. 30. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Before bird-catching an offering should be made. 118. 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. Volume 58 1949 > Volume 58, No. E lele le toloa ae maau i le auvai The toloa bird Not a pigeon is cooing. 147. (See also the following.). Upu fa'aaloalo or vivi'i referring to the speech of a high chief or a tulafale who brooks no contradiction. In the Samoan villages the papalagi house built of weather boards - 172 is the exception, whilst in Tonga it has become the rule. 106. If the assistant is inattentive and looks away, the plank will not fit in and the work miscarries. She did not let on. Death and grief quotationsmay also capture what you are trying to say or help you come to terms with the loss yourself. ", "What you give for the cause of charity in health is gold; what you give in sickness is silver; what you give after death is lead. Each had born him a son. Before everything else a house. 123. 5. May the pearl shell fish-hook never be lost before it has been shown to others. 0 le pa ua sala le fausaga. One is unsuccessful because of weakness, stupidity or for other reasons; the other meets with success. 96. Try the fish line first on land. The Samoans maintain that if a single unavau happens to be in a swarm of pelupelu, the latter will all be poisonous. The Tuifiti (King of Fiji) had two wives, one a Fijian, the other a Samoan. Upu fa'amoanoa used at the loss of some benefit anticipated or already obtained, particularly when it is lost through negligence. Grief is painful, and at times you may feel as if your heart is literally breaking in two. 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.). Seu foga'afa. A canoe is steered in the wrong direction while a swarm of little fishes arises. ", "The only truly dead are those who have been forgotten. Upu vivi'i: A figure of speech for speed.. Refers to a chief of the second rank who gives an order which no one obeys. An exhortation not to allow one-self to be downcast by a single failure. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. 188. Upu fa'anoanoa: expressions of repentance and remorse. Ia oloolo pitova'a. Upu taofiofi: Act after mature reflection. Nevertheless, Ulumu could not help protesting against his opponent's unsportsmanlike behaviour, but the latter tried to sooth him with the words: Sau ia, ia e fa'amolemole. 131. Upu faifai referring to a meddler or a slanderer who endangers the peace of a family or a village. They appeared not in Saua; they appeared not at the drying of the rigging. The plait of the fine mats ('ie toga) should be uniformly fine and close. O le punapuna a manu fou. Let each do his share of the work. A Samoan quote about death which highlights how permanent death is. Mocking words referring to loveless, undutiful parents. The trunk-fish moamoa moves very slowly and is easily caught. Like a sleeping fish. 163. Below Ive listed famous Samoan quotes, common Samoan proverbs and inspiring Samoan sayings as well as their meanings in English. Tafi le va i ti. 119. 156. The fact is that, now and then, fatal poisonings occur after the natives have partaken of pelupelu that were caught with an unavau. Upu fa'aalualu referring to the frequency of the Samoan civil wars. O le galo e gase i Pa'au. It means that his opinion is of no value. (LogOut/ Ua to i lologamata. Ua penapena i tua o tai i'a. This is called: Va lelei. Everyone dies, but it can be particularly painful when a loved one who was particularly good to us passes. Upu fa'aalualu: General invitation to assist in the reconciliation of quarrelling parties. At last her brother returned, but he had caught nothing. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. In the estimation of the Samoans the death of the wife or a little child is to be counted among these. The ufu sleeps; the paipai sits calmly by. The evil a man does, lives after him. Once upon a time there was an aitu (devil, spirit) who had the form of a trumpet shell (Triton shell, pu, foafoa) and ate men. This expression is one of the best Samoan quotes about family. In return the owner will receive a gift of food. Ua maefulu le tava'e. A paddle lying on this half deck may easily fall off. v. Buelow and Kraemer give the following explanation: The one dances about and wastes his time with useless things, whilst the other by persevering efforts goes straight towards his goal. Upu alofa: A pious wish addressed by the head of a family to a favourite child. To join another at his meal like the crayfish. In Asau, Savai'i, the soil is very stony. 2. The string (to which the decoy pigeon is tied) is entangled. "Who is old and doesn't believe it, will trip into his grave without seeing it." Upu fa'afiti in the sense of: Ou te le iloa le loto o lena ali'i. As they had to wait for low tide, they lay down and fell asleep. Upu faifai referring to a person who brags in a difficult situation when he knows that help is near. A hunter who catches many pigeons rejoices in his shelter. There isn't a right or wrong way to grieveonly the way that is right for you. 111. First friends, then broken heads. Remarks: This method of hunting is not to be confounded with the hunt of the fua'o that nest in large numbers on Pola Rock in Tutuila. 113. We need a bigger gun." This is why the Samoans say that the full-grown fish come from all over Samoa to Pa'au, where they are caught. Therefore, he who comes for it at this stage, is too late. 105. 46. A new road is ala fati. A bird that has just been caught jumps about and struggles to escape. Se'i to le niu i le tua'oi. Upu vivi'i. E a sipa le lama, 'ae fano malolo. Upu fa'aaloalo: Explain the general aim of the meeting, then we shall give our opinion. They are shouting together as at the tern hunt. (2) At a reconciliation the opponents should openly confess the cause of their dissatisfaction, so that permanent peace may be concluded. A pigeon caught in the sight of all. Death, in Samoan tradition, is considered Gods Will. It has traditionally been believed that Samoans should die at home. The lower end of the rafters is tied fast, the upper end lies hidden in the timber work. Like the taro holes in Asau. The fisher then pulls it forth with his hand and kills it by sinking his teeth through its head. He neither searches the holes nor does he dig away the mud. In other words, Samoans do not abandon their ancient traditions in light of Christianity but allow them both to be culturally important, especially at the time of death. Ua mua ane lava se fale. SCNT: Samoan Contemporary New Testament . Change). Enjoy reading and share 8 famous quotes about Samoan Mothers with everyone. The inhabitants of the old village Papa (near Satupaitea, Savai'i) once noticed a big school of fish out in the sea. See more ideas about samoan, samoan quotes, polynesian culture. (Samoan Proverb) The grasshopper flies about, but the kingfisher watches him. Ua osofia moega luaga. Having foolishly got into trouble he is asking for help. It is more difficult to make the shaft, pa, than the hook, maga; therefore, the pa is more valuable. In the bush villages and sometimes also in those near the seashore, the inner bark of the fausoga tree is twisted into a cord used to make fish and lobster nets and for other purposes. The all use a one gauge mesh. Do A petitioner uses it to indicate he realizes the negative answer he gets is only an evasion. Both perished at low tide. Whatever your culture or religion, these words help address death as a part of life: It's important to honor those who have gone before us. Like the tip of the pandanus leaf. Go and look in the fishermen's houses. People have lots of misconceptions about me. (See below.). Two tia (cleared spaces in the bush for pigeon catching) on opposite hills may be so close together that one can be seen from the other, but because of the intervening valley the way between them may be a long one. O le malie ma le tu'u malie. 64) fortune was changing. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. Upu fa'amaulalo meaning: If I have caused some trouble, such as a quarrel, I must try my best to set things right. Negligence, too, may be the cause of an uneven plait; the woman then usually tries to rectify her mistake in the second half. The death of the head of the family, on the other hand, is considered a great loss. 87. Lani Wendt Young, Telesa: The Covenant Keeper. ", "Old age is not as honorable as death, but most people want it. Because of this incomplete fastening the term: 136. 7. 86. This method of fishing is known as seu. Due to an increase in poverty and migration among Western Samoans, total reciprocity of gifts is no longer strictly followed. The first shark caught in a new boat must be presented to the village by the owner of the boat. Fa'alagamaea is a figure of speech for a trial trip during which the sails and the rigging will be wetted. The fault was committed in the bush, but it is now talked about on the highway. Everyone grieves differently and for different periods of time. The barracuda sleeps by itself because the other fish fear and avoid it. (A copy is in the Alexander Turnbull Library.). To get good hooks one has to ask in the houses of the tautai (afolau 1); elsewhere only inferior hooks will be offered. 40. Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. If you have to form a resolution, do not revolve the matter in your own mind only, but discuss it with others. After the harvest the pole will be laid aside or thrown away. The favourable progress of an undertaking is a good sign of final success. When fishing for anae (mullet) the fishermen post themselves around the big net. In Samoa, in fact, fishing with bow and arrow has hardly ever been popular; today is has completely fallen into disuse. Later the shark went to Foa and proposed to Sinafalemoa, the daughter of the chief. The fuga has soft dorsal fins; the maono, hard and spiny ones. " A hui hou :" "Until we meet again." He is like a fish that escaped. 15. 2. (This copy is now in the Alexander Turnbull Library. An honorific designation of an old sacred mat whose story may be found in v. Beulow, Turner and Kraemer. See No. Prayers From Prison. Upu faaalualu. When a tauta (landman, oppos. It is sometimes helpful to remind a surviving spouse or family member that they will always grieve the loss of a loved one but that the grief will gradually become less acute. 48. The more formal ways to say this are: Hello (polite). Tuamafa is an old pigeon, the leader of the flock. Samoan and English are official languages. Upu fa'aaloalo: Respectful term used to designate a full meeting. ", The death of an elderly man is like a burning library. Explore. 72. When the breadfruit tree called puou is uprooted in a storm, it will not die but grow again. Only at Neiafu is the trade wind despised. O le va'a ua seu vale, 'a o ala le mafua. Anything they caught was carefully wrapped up and at once sent to the village. Upu faifai. Large like a bundle of sugarcane leaves. Faiva o Fiti ia lililo. (See full affiliate disclosure.). A fala se'ese'e is an old dirty mat used to sit on during work. While the fisher is waiting for a bite, his boat must move on slowly. See you tomorrow. In Tutuila the sea birds that rest exhausted on the cliffs are caught with nets without the aid of decoy birds. 128. O le tiuga a Matala'oa e tiu ma afifi. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa, applied to things that were well begun, but ended badly. 196. 126). Ua taulua i le tuga. The dying of the pair of birds. Upu fa'amaulalo signifying that a person is unwilling to vouch for the correctness of his report or the unalter-ableness of his opinion. The totality of the fata, again, form the complete net. Upu fa'aaloalo applied to the wife of a chief or a tulafale: May you be blessed with many children. The matai's sole indoor occupation is the making of sinnet ('afa) out of coconut fibre. 123, 201. Let the crab take counsel with its leg. So that it may be used effectively the following morning. The tautai must pay for his sins. Mutia is a short kind of grass found on much-used roads. Apia, Samoa, 1916. We have overcome some difficulties, but there are more ahead of us. The king is dead, long live the king. 157. Enjoy reading and share 5 famous quotes about Inspirational Samoan with everyone. The kava plant is dug up, but a twig is planted immediately. 123). 172. E gase a uluga. Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. O le lupe na fa'ia mai i le fuifui. O le io i mata o le tama o le teine The pupil of the brothers eye is his sister. There were three entrances to her house. Not so long ago there was a village there, whose people are now living in Falevai, a fuaiala (section) of Falelatai. If at first you dont suceed try, try and try again. He invited all the tautai (fishers and sailors) of Samoa to come to Laua and help him. Upu fa'anoanoa. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. Samoan Let each do his share of the work. Samoan Ua afa le aso. Once upon a time a mago and a pa'itele had a fight. Ufiufi manu gase. Sometimes a touch or simply looking the grieving spouse or family member in the eye is all that is needed to provide comfort. 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. Many of these have hidden meanings. The tia are close together but it is long way from one to the other. Version. 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. Three Samoan orators, including two tulafale(Credit: Wikipedia). 101. Like the life of the trunk-fish. The whole village led by the tautai takes part in the drive. It is then difficult to find the runner that has the edible root. Upu fa'aalualu: Ta te gase a uluga. It is like the fishing of the heron. She simply came to sponge and, sitting by the mother, she smacked her lips covetously until she was reproved for her unseemly behaviour. Another explanation is as follows: Matala'oa was a crippled girl in Falealili. Applied to a family, village or district which, through dissension, is divided into two equally strong parties. Pili cast his net by himself. 174. Fa'i pea le pou i Faleolo, 'ai su'e le i'a a Leaosavai'i. 4. Same meaning as No. To push the cross-piece back and forth (in order to spread the net). (Samoan Proverb) More Samoan Proverbs (Based on Topics) Love Proverbs - Life Proverbs - Death & Dying Proverbs - Success Proverbs - Happiness Proverbs - Friendship Proverbs - View All Topics. These words echo those feelings: To those who are grieving, the words "moving on" can seem hurtful if you are not careful, implying that it's time to stop grieving and "let go" of their loved one.
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