They use respectful words just as alofa 777 stated and also metaphors.
Like I stated above " Tatou tu'i le muli papaga" to support a cause. But it litterally means , We shall strike(tu'i) papagas' ass (or buttox) lol true story lol. The story goes like this.
Their was a known warrior.(I forget his name. But his dad (papaga) was crippled and senile.But everytime his son was to go to war the father would strike his back side or his ass if you may, to show his son that he was supporting him. Hence the term "Tatou tu'i le muli papaga" litteral terms, to strike papagas ass. Cheifly term- to support.
This is why cheif talking is sometimes hard to comprehend , you have to know meanings and where each saying derived from. Manu Samoa also uses this saying in their song. Meaning the people support them.
Tongan and Samoan Language
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HAHA I agree! |
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exactly... no such thing as a Samoan in a skinny jean... more like flabby jean... lmao hahahaha
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Tongan, Samoan, Tokelauan, Maori, Cook Ils, Tahitian, Hawaiian, English Otua, Atua/Akua, Atua, Atua, Atua, Atua, Akua, God Moana, Moana, Moana, Moana, Moana, Moana, Moana, Ocean/Deep Sipi, Siva/Sa'asa'a/Sa'a/Ula(Poula), Siva, Haka, Ura, Hura, Hula, Dance Eiki, Ali'i, Ali'i, Ariki, Ariki, Ari'i, Ali'i, Chief None, Savai'i, Savai'i, Hawaiki, Avaiki, Havai'i, Havai'i(spelled Hawaii), a place Kupolu, Upolu, Upolu,(??),(??) Uporu, Upolu, a place Hou-Eiki, Sau-Ali'i, Sau-Ali'i, Hau-Ariki, Au-Ariki, Hau-Ari'i, Hau-Ali'i, the tUnderworld Malo e Lelei, Malo/Talofa, Talofa, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Ia Orana, Aloha, Greetings |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
(modified version of above ^^)
Tongan, Samoan, Tokelauan, Maori, Cook Ils, Tahitian, Hawaiian, English Otua, Atua/Akua, Atua, Atua, Atua, Atua, Akua, God Moana, Moana, Moana, Moana, Moana, Moana, Moana, Ocean/Deep Sipi, Siva/Sa'asa'a/Sa'a/Ula(Poula), Siva, Haka, Ura, Hura, Ha'a/Hula, Dance Eiki, Ali'i, Ali'i, Ariki, Ariki, Ari'i, Ali'i, Chief None, Savai'i, Savai'i, Hawaiki, Avaiki, Havai'i, Havai'i(spelled Hawaii), a place Kupolu, Upolu, Upolu,(??),(??) Uporu, Upolu, a place Hou-Eiki, Sau-Ali'i, Sau-Ali'i, Hau-Ariki, Au-Ariki, Hau-Ari'i, Hau-Ali'i, the Underworld Malo e Lelei, Malo/Talofa, Talofa, Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Ia Orana, Aloha, Greetings |
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Nice Info Poly
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Hawaiian is closer to Samoan than any other Polynesian language Ruling Chiefs Kama'aina - Hawaiian Tama'aina/Kama'aiga - Samoamn theres a lot more |
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Melbourne, Australia |
maile -toga , Kefe u toga language only applies to monkies ok lol, man u toga all have high pitched squeaky voices like little girly bitches hahaha , take your translation and teach your kissin cousin u about to marry hahaha |
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Melbourne, Australia |
if I sounded like a toga maile I probably pretend to be deaf and do sign language il be so embarrassed on how I will sound lol , can u imagine a big obese biggyfat toga when he speaks with that bone stuck in the throat high pitch squeeky voice haha man that's so embarrassing atleast Tyson could fight to back up his high squeaky voice.....but these usi's just all high talk no action hahaha
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“HOMESTEAD GROWN” Since: Apr 12
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No, Hawaiian is closest to Tahitian & Marquesean. Less to Samoan. Still close though. |
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Chatswood, Australia |
Nope the most similar language to Samoan is Tokelauan they are almost the same but have there differences and yeh Hawaiian is similar to Tahitian and Maori |
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“"TUI MANU'A LO'U ALI'I E"” Since: Jun 09
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Jamrock I agree but with one exception Tokelaun and Tongan are the most similar languages to Samoan. * In Tonga the Royal Language/Terms is the most similar language to Samoan for it consists of various Samoan Terms. As for the Samoan Language: The whole Samoan Language in general is very complex/difficult for it deals with formal and informal forms of our language. * The informal form is pretty easy for it is like the basics to the Samoan Language that almost every Samoan learns as a child etc....... * The formal form is where it gets complicated and hard for it is the highest form of the Samoan Language and takes many years to Master for it deals with Respect, Rank, Geneology, Past Events, Royal Lines and so forth. |
How about Tuvaluan? Does it resemble Samoan in a strong way? |
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“"TUI MANU'A LO'U ALI'I E"” Since: Jun 09
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PK Maybe this will help: Samoic-Language (and the areas where spoken) are classified thus: * East Uvean-Niuafo'ou o Niuafo'ou (Nuiafo'ou in Tonga) o Wallisian or Uvean (Wallis (Uvea) in Wallis and Futuna) * Ellicean o Tuvaluan (Tuvalu) o Kapingamarangi (Kapingamarangi in the Federated States of Micronesia) o Nukuoro (Nukuoro in the Federated States of Micronesia) o Ontong Java (Ontong Java in the Solomon Islands) o Sikaiana (Sikaiana in the Solomon Islands) o Takuu (Takuu in the eastern islands of Papua New Guinea) o Nukumanu (Nukumanu in the eastern islands of Papua New Guinea) o Nuguria (Nuguria in the eastern islands of Papua New Guinea) * Futunic o Anuta (Anuta in the Solomon Islands) o East Futunan (Futuna in Wallis and Futuna) o West Futunan or Futuna-Aniwa (Futuna and Aniwa in Melanesian New Caledonia) o Emae (Emae in Vanuatu) o Rennell (Rennell in the Solomon Islands) o Mele-Fila (Mele in Vanuatu) o Pileni (Pileni in the Solomon Islands) o Tikopia (Tikopia in the Solomon Islands) o West Uvean (Western Uvea , New Caledonia) * Pukapukan o Pukapukan (Pukapuka in the Cook Islands) * Samoan o Samoan (Samoa and American Samoa) * Tokelauan o Tokelauan (Tokelau, a dependency of New Zealand) * Niuatoputapu o Niuatoputapu (Niuatoputapu in Tonga) etc... etc... etc..... |
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This is a really good list "Poly KING". |
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Since: Nov 08
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Thanks Toa I will share this with my siblings.... |
Actually, I don't buy this list nor accept it as it was probably formed up by some bitchazz palagi anthropologist... My question was directed you fellow Samoans who speak the language and hoping for your individual perspectives as you, as Samoans would better answer it than a foreign anthropologist/linguist fiapoko... Thanks, TOA, but those lists and references that you come with mean nothing to me. I want an individual basis answer from you and your fellow Samoans when I ask questions about your culture and language. Not from some educated/hypothesis/theorist freak that never lived in our polynesian shoes, to dictate for us. Malo |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
Well too bad PolyKING you can't it. It's inevitable and as much as you hate to admit, that list is perfect. So your opinion means nothing to us and more importantly it means nothing to the linguists who sought the connection of the Samoan dialect to other Polynesian dialects through much research. Should I be happy? Absolutely!!! Most of these islands speak the SAMOIC DIALECT. It will remain their as it has been for the beginning of time and it will remain their for the next 1000 years long after you're gone...;D |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
check out the pe'a of these guys. very similar to the Samoan pe'a http://www.avaikitatauart.com/gallery/ |
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