Learn Samoan Words & Phrases
Learning a of the Samoan language is a fun way to connect with locals and also at the same time immersing yourself in a little culture during your visit. Below are some basic words and phrases with a pronunciation guide to help you along.
English | Samoan | Pronunciation |
Hello | Talofa | Tah-low-fah |
Goodbye | Tofa | Toh-fah |
Thank you | Fa'afetai | Fah-ah-feh-tie |
Please | Fa'amolemole | Fah-ah-moh-le-moh-le |
Yes | Ioe | Ee-oh-eh |
No | Leai | Le-ah-e |
Maybe | Masalo | Mah-sah-low |
Tomorrow | Taeao | Tie-ow |
Goodnight | Manuia le po | Mah-nu-e-ah-le-poh |
How are you? | O a mai oe? | O-ah-my-o-he |
I am hungry | Fia ai | Fee-ah-i-ee |
You can also use Google Translate for more words and phrases.