Ua se i'a e sola. O le manu sina e le soa. The aesthetic sense of the Samoans requires a person of dignity to be well-fed and portly. Muniao (la'au fa'alava) is a transverse piece of wood placed across the net to keep it properly stretched. 91. 146. Someone has misued the umu lapalapa. There is usually at least one church in each village and most of the ministers are native Samoans. Applications: (1) The news is not true, but it has spread too far to be retracted. (Samoan Proverb) More Samoan Proverbs (Based on Topics) Sin - Friendship - Work & Career - Morning - Night - Birds - View All Samoan Proverbs Buy books and product about Samoan @ Amazon Popular Topics Love Proverbs - Life Proverbs - Death & Dying Proverbs - Success Proverbs - Happiness Proverbs - Friendship Proverbs - View All Topics Another explanation is as follows: For the capture of the dolphin (masimasi) the hook is baited with flying fish. 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. Se'i-loga o ni mea lelei tou te 'a'ai ai, e le tavai manu uli? The lavalava covers the design. Hello. Both are well protected by the law of the land. The fish fugausi secretes a whitish substance in which it hides itself and feels secure from its enemies. They finally succeeded in tying the hook. The bundle of mats has fallen into disarray. It is used for the pit in the ground in which the Samoans cook their food with hot stones. The Samoan fale is built in such a way that it can be taken into parts to be transported to some other place. The hook has been torn off the shaft. There is a lou (harvesting pole) for every crop. E gase le pa'a i lona vae. The jumping about of a newly caught bird. A figure of speech for vavalalata, to live in close proximity. Since the spread of Christianity the saying refers to the repose of the soul after death. O le i'a a vai malo. 3. May you grow in a swamp. 6. 35. Fallen off a high coconut palm. 148. Buy Sympathy FlowersShop Funeral StationeryBrowse Memorial Items. To give lo and to receive lo. The saying means: I have the right to take part in the discussion. So'o le fau ma le fau. Fetu'una'i muniao. ", "An advantage of poverty, your relatives gain nothing by your death. The method of fishing called lauloa consists in enclosing a large space of shallow water in the lagoon by means of a coconut-leaf net. The pigeon that was detached from the rest of the flock. Applied to a thing done so hurriedly that order and care suffer; for instance, a hurried journey in which things are forgotten. Break down the post in Faleolo and look for the fish of Leaosavai'i. When the parents returned, they were so terrified at the young one's inability to eat, that they left all caution aside and could be caught easily. For a certain kind of night fishing the Samoans use a particular net called tapo. Ua tagi le tagata e ona le va'a i le tautai ia ave le va'a i La'ulu ia goto ona o le tele o i'a. List of Phrases in Samoan Below is a list of the phrases and daily expressions in Samoan placed in a table. The saying is then used by a member of the family or a third person to indicate that the quality of the gift does not correspond with the dignity of the receiver. These Samoan quotes about love and family give an interesting insight into the Samoan beliefs and language. The saying is used of a family or a village where perfect peace reigns. 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. 15. The pigeon flew away, just skimming over the water near the place where Pepe was hidden. 92. - 152 The front entrance was used by those who came with a request. 2. One day chief Pepe, a visitor, was catching pigeons there. The paths in the bush are never obliterated. The hermit crab often wanders inland. Upu faifai referring to a lazy person or a shirker who will not lend a hand at a job undertaken by the community. The fishermen said Ua tagi le pu ina ua maua i le upega, o le a mate. (The pu cries because it is caught in the net where it will die.). The double meaning of the word umu forms an untranslatable pun. Ia fa'autu ia le fao. The former, therefore, is compared to a peace-loving person; the latter, to a quarrelsome one. A Samoan quote about death which highlights how permanent death is. From Fagaiofu the lo travel to Falelatai and then along the coast to Manono. He then fits it in place and with his wooden mallet (tafao) hammers it down, his assistant holding it. Samoan To disentangle the coconut-leaf net. To catch the octopus within the reef, the fisher uses a stick, sao, with which the fish is tickled and enticed from its lair. Not a pigeon is cooing. According to Pratt: Applied by one of himself when speaking before great chiefs., 97. Ua taulua i le tuga. Out of indolence one half is usually woven tight and the other rather loose. Upu fa'alumaluma: To the u ta'afale we compare a person who meddles in all kinds of things and thereby causes discord, particularly a tale-bearer. The ta'amu is a coarse, little-esteemed species of taro. 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. Applied to everything that corresponds with old usages and customs; used also of a widower who marries a relative of his late wife. An unripe nut will rot. Upu fa'amaulalo: respect and courtesy in the form of self-abasement. Upu fa'aalualu: encouragement, persuasion. The fish, too, lie in wait for it. Se'i motu le pa 'a 'ua iloa. He has two mouths like the sea cucumber. Fa'asega tu launiu. 57. 8. E sua le 'ava, 'ae to le 'ata. 69. While the fisher is waiting for a bite, his boat must move on slowly. In this state, which is considered a symbol of repose, it is known as ufu. Your email address will not be published. A Samoan proverb about patiently enduring an injustice. As to each coconut leaf belongs a cluster of young nuts, so each individual belongs to his family. 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. If a visitor comes to the faimea to get a fish-hook, the latter should empty the receptacle completely and not niggardly hide a hook. Ua fa'alua'i talo Asau. If used in the other sense, it refers to pigeon hunting. Turner, on page 221, says: If a pigeon sees its mate fall dead, it will drop down and cover the body with its wings even though it should be killed also. Samoan culture has both ancient and contemporary components to it and these provide the background for its funeral traditions and customs. The hook is ingeniously fastened to the pa with thin threads of coconut fibre. Mr. T. Smith, Private Secretary to Logan. The true meaning is that you should do the most difficult task first. Tau ina iloa ia i'a. 159. A bunch of bananas also served as bait for the manuali'i. Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. Upu vivi'i: A figure of speech for speed.. The Samoans maintain that if a single unavau happens to be in a swarm of pelupelu, the latter will all be poisonous. 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. Fa'aui lau lavea. The paddle lying on the deck of the fishing boat. From the bodily warmth of the one who sits or lies on it. This is no concern of mine. Funerals are flooded with gifts for the family. A net which cannot be mended. Put the gouge aside. A Samoan proverb meaning that life may take someone far from home but they will always return home. Only at Neiafu is the trade wind despised. Upu vivi'i: Traditions, family trees and the happenings of ancient times are not forgotten, but survive among the people. 175. Don't be overhasty. It grew in the bush, but it is cast away in the road. 5. Literally: When it is felt toward the sea, it is felt toward the land. O le mafuli a puou. Ua fa'amea tapena i ua. 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. Talanoa atu, ae le talanoa manu. The feathers of certain birds, e.g., the tavae or tropic bird, are attached to the fish-hook to serve as artificial bait. The tautai must pay for his sins. Taia i le tafao, taia i le va'ai. Ann of Palliat Med. O le a gase manu vao, 'ae ola manu fanua. They appeared not in Saua; they appeared not at the drying of the rigging. Samoan The person who has burned their fingers often asks for tongs. The Samoan fish-hook consists of a longish shaft of polished pearl shell, pa, and a hook made of tortoise shell, maga. 2018;7(Suppl 1):AB016. 187. ", "Everybody will undergo the sentence of the grave. Poems about death and losscan add another dimension, bringing to life emotions that prose or sayings cannot express. The hunter is interested only in those wild pigeons that appear in front of his hut. The word umu signifies a hole, a groove. The tropic bird's breastbone is visible. Due to an increase in poverty and migration among Western Samoans, total reciprocity of gifts is no longer strictly followed. The captured birds will be killed; the decoy birds will be given rest. Used by someone whose opinion has not been sought. Have dorsal fins like those of the fuga but not like those of the maono. (Compare Nos. When a village is making a new net, the nearby villages are not allowed to fish for some time before its completion. For the chase it offers only feathered game. 184. According to the Samoans the bird is so proud of its long tail that, being approached from the front, it sits immediately and allows itself to be caught, for fear of damaging its feathers by turning round. When it tries to climb over rocks and tree trunks, it frequently tumbles down. Avetu ni lo, aumai ni lo. It is particularly used in a salutatory speech: O le pule o le Atua ua mafai ai ona tatou fesilafa'i i le aso nei, aua e ui ina va i fale ve'a o lo tatou soifuaga, 'ae pule lava le Atua i lo tatou soifua. Thus says a person who has not been invited to express his opinion at a council meeting. 88. A rainy day. Upu vivi'i: Words of praise referring to the speech of one high chief or orator and the reply made by another. O le lamaga ua fa'atau aitu. Governmental power is like a fresh water fish. The club fight took place on the three malae in Falafa. 107. Whats with the custom of washing the body every 6 months from the grave. 10. Should this not be the case, the house will be turned around until it stands right. Upu fa'amaulalo. I prefer this explanation. Everyone dies, but it can be particularly painful when a loved one who was particularly good to us passes. 166. The alamea is a spiny sea star. Sign in to get trip updates and message other travelers.. Samoa ; Hotels ; Things to do ; Restaurants ; Flights ; Vacation Rentals ; Vacation Packages Rebuke for relatives, friends and neighbours who are quarrelsome and trying to harm one another. Ia ifo le fuiniu i le lapalapa. This is the order given by the leader when the hunt is to be terminated. Most of the material, however, I obtained directly from the Samoans themselves, about thirty of whom gave me their generous and unselfish assistance. ", "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. The family is the most significant socio-political element of Samoan society. 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. 160. 142. For the next harvest the old lou will be fetched again or a new one will be made. 93. We may also use affiliate links for other programmes. The sail is, therefore, somewhat lowered until it hangs in an inclined position (sipa). (A paraphrase for moemoesolo.). The death of the head of the family, on the other hand, is considered a great loss. A big fish net is made in parts (tulavae) by individual persons. I have developed a Samoan mentality. 72. Its inhabitants had the reputation of avoiding all waste when fishing. The visitor, too, may use the words but in a negative sense: Ou te le to'ai fa'a i'a a po, i.e., I do not come secretly like a fish in the night, but I am here to meet you all, to converse with you, to tell you my wishes. 11, 12, 96). On fixed days in October and November every year the palolo worm appears on the reef and is caught in large quantities by the natives who highly esteem it. E tenetene fua le livaliva, 'ae sagasaga 'ai le vili ia. Upu fa'aaloalo: A polite expression referring to the first speech delivered at a meeting or at the reception of a travelling party. Pull out the weeds between the ti plants. Used by someone whose opinion has not been sought. The tia are close together but it is long way from one to the other. Apia, 1906. The word manuia is used to wish somebody well with anything at all, and can be used to say goodbye as well: (No. E sau le fuata ma lona lou. O le fogatia ua malu maunu. ", The death of an elderly man is like a burning library. Death and grief quotationsmay also capture what you are trying to say or help you come to terms with the loss yourself. Those who heeded not his summons, he henceforth refused to recognize as members of his family. The king had a pa but he did not know how to tie it correctly into a fish-hook. Upu fa'amaulalo, fa'anoanoa or alofa referring to a person who has neither home nor family. A decoy bird that keeps away the wild birds. To this refers the popular song: A'e i le Pola ne'i gaseNe'i sosola o manu e. Climb the Pola Rock noiselessly lest the birds fly away. Upu fa'amaulalo by which is meant: The matter on which I am now going to speak does not really concern me - 147 and I am overstepping my rights in taking the word. A new boat was smoothed with pieces of coral, each workman being assigned to a particular part of the boat. O le lupe na seu silasila. The following are the principal game birds: the lupe (pigeon), the manutagi (a small species of pigeon), the manuali'i, the ve'a (swamphen), the tava'e (tropic bird), the gogo and some other sea birds. When a number of mats are to be stored away, they are gathered up evenly and rolled into a bundle. When a crab is caught it is pierced with its own leg. The same figure of speech is used when the offspring of a noble family has been adopted by another village and honoured with a matai name. In Manono the lo appears so often that it is paid for with lo. When the boatbuilder does not find a suitable plank, he shifts the one at his disposal back and forth, vainly trying to fit it in place. May the pearl shell fish-hook never be lost before it has been shown to others. A worthless bird flies over the tia. Hence, house building and boat building are the two most respected trades. Upu vivi'i. Like a sega sitting on a coconut leaf. 31. 62. ", "There is a cure for everything except death. I'LL BE STANDING RIGHT NEXT TO YOU NOTHING WILL EVER COME BETWEEN US Chris Brown. The saying is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo. To be aware of oneself in society one has to be accepted into its society. We According to Pratt the word means a nimble warrior. I have never heard it used in this sense. A boat that is being built day and night. Prayers From Prison. 174. Upu fa'amaulao: I am inferior to you. Samoan Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. The numerous muagagana (proverbial expressions) relating to pigeon catching prove how popular the sport was with the Samoans. Upu faanoanoa or alofa referring to a person who has come to harm through anothers fault. Place the ridge pole first, then we shall pass the battens. 149. A paddle lying on this half deck may easily fall off. Otherwise, ones spirit may cause problems for the family. I am a man who must obey orders. It is like the fishing of the heron. Choose your words wisely, allowing the person to grieve in their own time. Granting the request. Upu fa'aulaula: raillery, ridicule, jests. Utu is the bamboo receptacle in which the hooks are kept. 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. 4. The softness of the octopus. 94. 11, 12, 23. Pili cast his net by himself. 47. 34. Upu vivi'i applied to two villages or families long related to each other and united through their common origin. A fala se'ese'e is an old dirty mat used to sit on during work. They were too late for the catch. People have lots of misconceptions about me. Upu alofa to express sympathy for one who is pursued like the bonito. The mago fled towards Savai'i followed by the pa'itele. O le upega le talifa. It also means that several men have plotted to harm another. 105. We must be of one mind in the undertaking. Saying "hello" is as simple as ml in an informal setting. Ua logo 'ese'ese fa'amea vilivili. 2. Like the call of a stricken decoy bird. Plant the coconut tree on the boundary. Only the matamea crab presented herself without a gift. Inspirational Samoan Quotes & Sayings. Sometimes a bit of humor can be a blessing during deep grief. Shall I become your working girdle? Neither is it unusual amongst the Samoans that in a common undertaking one partner tries to overreach the other. A strong-willed, wise man who is unsuccessful in a first attempt, will try again. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Upu taofiofi: Act after mature reflection. When a tauta (landman, oppos. O le pa ua sala le fausaga. Three Samoan orators, including two tulafale(Credit: Wikipedia). Turn the house around; the ropes will protect it. Ia lua mata to 'ese. The wild birds shall die: the tame ones shall live. 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. 95. 121. ", "As long as a man lives, the entire world is too small for him; After death, the grave is big enough. The word falute originally referred only to mats; it is now also applied to other things that must be gathered up evenly. The snake when about to be killed looks but does not escape. These proverbs and sayings reflect those thoughts: There is a time for everything, including humor. The Samoans say that the greedy heron eats all the fish it catches and brings nothing to its family. A fisherman who has lost his hooks may approach another canoe, take hold of a fish line and remove the fish-hook. When gathering breadfruit with the lou, it may happen that branches not bearing any fruit are knocked about and injured. 155. The barracuda that tears off the hook. The fao is a nail, a drill, or a gouge used in making the holes through which will be threaded the sinnet that ties the planks. Upu vivi'i applied to surpassing qualities in persons or things. 64. (LogOut/ When fishing for anae (mullet) the fishermen post themselves around the big net. It looks as if it were all made with one and the same mesh-stick. (Kraemer II, 416, says the unavau is the poisonous stage of the pelupelu.) The hermit crab is doing the climbing, but it is its shell that suffers the damage. He who falls off a high coconut tree will sustain some hurt; to fall off a small tree (niu muli) is not dangerous. Look before you leap. Paraphrase for: To remove someone from a family, a meeting, or a village. 79. If at first you dont suceed try, try and try again. 77. Ua 'atoa le faga i Laua. The undertaking was miscarried because of someones error. Here are some humorous words that may help: Knowing when not to speak following a death is as important as knowing when to speak. If the boards met exactly in the centre, the job was completed. A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. Before the advancement of mortuary science there, the deceased was buried the day after death. 67. Like a pigeon sitting behind the hunter's hut. The offering was called fa'asao a manu vao. The tree still stands but it is doomed. An orator who digresses from his topic and speaks now of this, now of that, so that no one knows what he wants to say (fa'a le maua se tonu) is compared to the ise fisher who swings his net in every direction. The stroke of the mallet miscarries because the workman looks away. Introductory remarks: The fauna of Samoa is poor. The bonitos swim about thoughtlessly, but the seagulls are on the alert. O le gase a ala lalovao. 24. Many of these have hidden meanings. ", "Everything revolves around bread and death. Like the life of the trunk-fish. When the fish see an opening in the net, they swim to the place where the tautai stands as if they obeyed him. Se'i muamua se fa'asao a manu vao. If at first you dont succeed try, try and try again. O le i'a ua lata i le loto. You love them because of the way they meet their challenges, how they struggle to overcome. O le fogava'a e tasi. Mocking words applied to a boaster. For example, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (from the LMS tradition) ministers to half of the population there. 196. Upu fa'aaloalo: In a difficult situation only a wise tulafale can give advice and help; we, therefore, rely on him to make the decision. According to the communistic system of the Samoans, a travelling party is allowed to beg fish-hooks at the houses where they call. The best hooks are those with a perfectly white pearl shell shaft. E a le uga i tausili, 'ae tigaina fua le atigi alili. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} Jesus Death, Resurrection & Return. E sola le fai, 'ae tu'u le foto. ", "Live that people may speak well of thee at thy grave. Upu faifai referring to a person who feigns love and affection. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The barracuda that sleeps apart. Neiafu is not the village of this name in Savai'i, but a piece of land near Falepuga, Upolu. Na o Neiafu na mele ai le to'elau. One of the best Samoan sayings about family meaning, in the face of adversity, only family will truly be there for us. 145. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa, applied to things that were well begun, but ended badly. O le vaivai o le fee. 126. 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. The stalks of the wild yam are all jumbled. Se'i lua'i lou le 'ulu taumamao. 83. Pa'au is the name of a piece of land and a lagoon between Vaisala and Sataua, Savai'i. According to the thought expressed, the muagagana can be divided as follows: In compiling the proverbial expressions I consulted the works of Kraemer, Pratt, v. Buelow, Journal of the Polynesian Society, Sierich, Stair, Stuebel, and Turner. 123. Required fields are marked *, CALL: (415) 431-3717Hours: 9AM-5PM PST. 103. Upu fa'aulaula addressed to a person who appears unexpectedly. 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. Same meaning as No. "Gun first. Proverbial Sayings of the Samoans. Today. It is used for colouring siapo (tapa). Some parts are polished with puga, others with 'ana. 54. Family responsibility and the care of family land are the keys to the culture. The work is progressing fast. Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Try the fish line first on land. The heaviest object, i.e., the house, is carried by the strongest fellowthe Cinderellawho has to do all the heavy work. She lived in a small hut behind the big house occupied by her brother and his family. 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. Ua fa'anoa fua le matulau i le faanoa a gatala. For the community hunt a tia (cleared space in the bush for hunting) was prepared and shelters or hiding places erected for the individual hunters. 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. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. So he prayed to Tagaloalagi, the highest god, to help him. 17. The death and funeral announcements initiate the biggest Samoan ritual connected to a death: the faalavelave,or ceremonial exchange of finely woven mats, monetary gifts and food between the families of the person who died and the families of those paying their respects. Now Streaming Week 4: The Crown. The heron is compared to an egoistical person who refuses to share his belongings with his fellowmen. 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. Some were destroyed by the eels, others by Pagoa. Upu faifai or fa'afiti: To refuse a request because the petitioner has previously shown himself unloving and hardhearted. 'Oa'oa i faleseu. Upu vivi'i: laudatory and complimentary remarks. 25. 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