We must be of one mind in the undertaking. Mutia is a short kind of grass found on much-used roads. When these migrant members attend a funeral in their homeland, they will pay to get there and bring a good amount of money with them. When the fish see an opening in the net, they swim to the place where the tautai stands as if they obeyed him. Version. Lani Wendt Young, Telesa: The Covenant Keeper. 175. The matulau share the gatalas grief without reason. 8. 155. Below Ive listed famous Samoan quotes, common Samoan proverbs and inspiring Samoan sayings as well as their meanings in English. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. A hunter who catches many pigeons rejoices in his shelter. In the existing Samoan literature the proverbial expressions have suffered woeful and undeserved neglect. Ua saia fua le ma'ave'ave le fua. The saying also has the same meaning as No. 101. Ia ta'amilo pea ma tautala. Upu fa'aaloalo applied to the wife of a chief or a tulafale: May you be blessed with many children. Upu faifai. O le i'a a vai malo. Both fish are frequently caught together. Same meaning as No. 130. Upu fa'amoanoa used at the loss of some benefit anticipated or already obtained, particularly when it is lost through negligence. Upu faifai: The little crayfish valo that leaves its hole and, unbidden, enters its neighbour's hole, illustrates a person who officiously meddles with other people's concerns. Va i lupe maua. The sail is, therefore, somewhat lowered until it hangs in an inclined position (sipa). The thief soon found out that the fetish did not harm him, so he stole again. The stranger then replies with the muagagana No. Se'i to le niu i le tua'oi. 104. 179. Like the crying of the pu that is going to die. In time, remembering a loved one may bring more comfort than pain. A big fish net is made in parts (tulavae) by individual persons. 118. E a le puga nisi, a le ana nisi. 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). The heaviest object, i.e., the house, is carried by the strongest fellowthe Cinderellawho has to do all the heavy work. Because of its small size the igaga was not invited to the meeting. Like the life of the trunk-fish. An honorific designation of an old sacred mat whose story may be found in v. Beulow, Turner and Kraemer. Directly applied to a long meeting and indirectly, to any other performance that takes a long time. 146. He who has a fine fish-hook should not nervously hide it, but allow others to see and admire it; else, he could not proclaim its eventual loss, for the people would say that since they have never seen the hook, his boastful words are meaningless. Upu faifai. Bring the one-pronged arrow to shoot the pigeon in the thicket. In return the owner will receive a gift of food. There the instruments remain together, one knowing the other. 68. Her family repay the gift with siapo (tapa cloth). 15. Below Ive listed the most well-known Samoan idioms and expressions. Upu faifai applied to a restless person or a chatterbox. Today. In the war between the birds and the fishes (No. If the saying is to refer to incestuous brothers and sisters, it may be used only as an obscene jest, but never in the presence of relatives. Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. One of the best Samoan sayings about family meaning, in the face of adversity, only family will truly be there for us. The ve'a (swamphen) was shot with bow and arrow, the hunter hiding in a small hut. ", "He who comes for the inheritance is often made to pay for the funeral. See you later. Sinasegi, the daughter of the Tuiaana Fa'apilipili and his wife Sinalaua, went fishing one night on the reef of Falelima. 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. The sting-ray (fai) has a sharp barbed spine in its tail with which it can inflict severe wounds. Then they will gather into a flock to travel to another part of the forest whence they will scatter once more. Only seen in the mouths of the fish. Upu fa'aulaula, alofa or fa'anoanoa: He who comes too late must content himself with what is left. Ua fa'anoa fua le matulau i le faanoa a gatala. Ua logo 'ese'ese fa'amea vilivili. E sau le fuata ma lona lou. According to Kraemer the carpenter first daubs the plank with vali, a mixture of earth or lega (turmeric) with water. A Samoan quote about death which highlights how permanent death is. Break down the post in Faleolo and look for the fish of Leaosavai'i. "Gun first. Upu fa'amaulalo, fa'anoanoa or alofa referring to a person who has neither home nor family. If the tautai has no luck, people will say it is the punishment for some sin he has committed and that he must try again until he makes a catch. Death and grief quotationsmay also capture what you are trying to say or help you come to terms with the loss yourself. 2. A ripe coconut that falls off the tree strikes root and grows. When a flock of pigeons came down, Lefao caught a great number of them before the other was even ready to swing his net. Ia moe le ufu, to'a le paipai. 172. In Tutuila people knew how to catch sea birds with- - 162 out a decoy (No. The best hooks are those with a perfectly white pearl shell shaft. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. When the gatala has been impregnated, it moves very slowly. Negligence, too, may be the cause of an uneven plait; the woman then usually tries to rectify her mistake in the second half. Faiva o Fiti ia lililo. 186. E sua le 'ava, 'ae to le 'ata. 74. After a while it will grow exhausted and surrender to its fate. Ua ta i matau, ta i ama fa'alamaga ise. Ou te se tagata tau suati. 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. Fatu'ulu. The feathers of certain birds, e.g., the tavae or tropic bird, are attached to the fish-hook to serve as artificial bait. Applied to someone who succumbs to a high chief or an orator, also to a taupou (village virgin) who elopes with a man of rank. O le pa ua sala le fausaga. 107. A pigeon caught in the sight of all. E ta'ape a fatuati. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Samoans follow a code of living and culture called the Faa Samoa which means the Samoan Way. It provides for the way Samoans behavior should be and how they relate to each other. Refers to a chief of the second rank who gives an order which no one obeys. Ua aliali le va'ava'a o le tava'e. This Samoan idiom literally means why do you not steer out of the way?. This Samoan idiom literally means strong in heart but broken in the back. There is usually at least one church in each village and most of the ministers are native Samoans. 11. Pa'u i se niu 'umi (loa). Now, it is common to delay funerals for overseas loved ones. 76. Every shark must be paid for. 11. The net is now hanging up (to dry), but it will soon be used for fishing again. A Samoan proverb about patiently enduring an injustice. Tau ina iloa ia i'a. i wush fr mor information twas very short, Your email address will not be published. While the fisher is waiting for a bite, his boat must move on slowly. Proverbial Expressions of the Samoans 177 Ua logo sese(ese fa'amea vilivili. To drill holes that do not meet. A council meeting in which no decision is reached. 158. E le se tunuma ma moe fa'atasi. It is not like a Ia tupu i se fusi. 126). The person who has burned their fingers often asks for tongs. A visiting matai applies these words to himself when he thinks that, owing to his presence, his - 161 hosts are prevented from discussing their affairs. This method of fishing is known as seu. Ua malaia nisi ia pusi, malaia nisi ia Pagoa; or elliptically: Ua a pusi, a Pagoa. Se'i muamua ona ala uta. Upu vivi'i applied to two villages or families long related to each other and united through their common origin. O le a ou seu foga'afaina is an upu fa'amaulalo used in the same sense as No. SCNT: Samoan Contemporary New Testament . 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 Banner of Freedom (O Le Fua o Le Saolotoga o Samoa) is the national anthem of Samoa.(Video). 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. The paipai is a small crab that moves about slowly and does not resist capture. From honoring the person who died to supporting surviving family or friends, these time-honored proverbs reflect these vast differences in how people view and approach the loss of a loved one. So'o le fau ma le fau. Referring to a person about to leave his home, never to return. A gau le poutu, e le tali poulalo. With people it is different. As to each coconut leaf belongs a cluster of young nuts, so each individual belongs to his family. They may resume fishing, however, a little while after the new net has been tried out for the first time. This page is a, Short proverbs and sayings about shadows drawn from long experience. Ua fa'atagito'a. 100. 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. The modern firearm has put an end to the old Samoan sport. She did not let on. 9. 132. A new boat was smoothed with pieces of coral, each workman being assigned to a particular part of the boat. Ia ifo le fuiniu i le lapalapa. Both ropes must be of equal strength, lest one of them tear when a bonito bites. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. Fresh water fish, e.g., the tuna (river eel) are slimy and slippery and, therefore, hard to catch and hold. It looks as if it were all made with one and the same mesh-stick. Applied to a unanimous decision. Upu faifai referring to a person who feigns love and affection. Traditionally, Samoans believed in dying at home and being buried the day after death to prevent the spirit from causing any trouble or misfortune for their family, These Samoan proverbs are taken from the first Samoan dictionary, A grammar and dictionary of the Samoan language, with English and Samoan vocabulary, first published in 1862. See also the next three proverbs. 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. 58. Fa'amanu po'ia i le ofaga. He neither searches the holes nor does he dig away the mud. 24. 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. This proverb is also used to describe the troublesome condition explained in No. Remarks of translator: 1. The saying means: I have the right to take part in the discussion. The information I have had from the natives convinces me that the second explanation is the correct one. 79. O le i'a ua lata i le loto. E fa'apupuati le gase. The inhabitants of the old village Papa (near Satupaitea, Savai'i) once noticed a big school of fish out in the sea. Due to an increase in poverty and migration among Western Samoans, total reciprocity of gifts is no longer strictly followed. Later the shark went to Foa and proposed to Sinafalemoa, the daughter of the chief. The top and the bottom are turned back and forth. It grew in the bush, but it is cast away in the road. Someone who comes to grief as a result of their own actions. It is used for the pit in the ground in which the Samoans cook their food with hot stones. A council meeting in which no decision is reached. Samoan Browse All: Samoan Proverbs Readers Who Like This Proverb Also Like: Let each do his share of the work. The Tuifiti (King of Fiji) had two wives, one a Fijian, the other a Samoan. 168. 63. Ua fa'ai'u laufala. As they had to wait for low tide, they lay down and fell asleep. He is secure in the net. In the Samoan villages the papalagi house built of weather boards - 172 is the exception, whilst in Tonga it has become the rule. Apia, 1906. ", "Old age is not as honorable as death, but most people want it. 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. Mutiagiagi are the four small rafters in the gable of the round end of the Samoan house. 152. To be aware of oneself in society one has to be accepted into its society. Samoan The person who has burned their fingers often asks for tongs. It is like the fishing of the heron. The matai takes precedence and must be given what is best. He has two mouths like the sea cucumber. 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. On a narrow neck of land near Puipa'a in Faleata there was a tia. Verywell Health content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. The double meaning of the word umu forms an untranslatable pun. Let each one smooth his part of the boat. A person who has supplied a tulavae for the fata is entitled to take part in the fishing and to share in the catch. Upu alofa to express sympathy for one who is pursued like the bonito. Neiafu is not the village of this name in Savai'i, but a piece of land near Falepuga, Upolu. The deck of the large double canoe is roomy and able to carry heavy loads. The tautai must pay for his sins. He will often use the long hours of the fono to do this work. My speech is like a canoe launched without a sufficient reason. The Fijian used bow and arrow; the other fished with a spear like the Samoans. The work, called milota'i, is usually done by the women. ", "As long as a man lives, the entire world is too small for him; After death, the grave is big enough. 91. The Samoan fale is built in such a way that it can be taken into parts to be transported to some other place. Mago is a species of shark; pa'itele was a sea-monster about which little is known. Upu fa'aaloalo used to introduce some complimentary remarks about the previous speaker, if the latter was a high chief or an orator of rank. To cover up dead birds. Ua numi le fau. The evil a man does, lives after him. A strong-willed, wise man who is unsuccessful in a first attempt, will try again. 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. She lived in a small hut behind the big house occupied by her brother and his family. It is the belief of the Samoans that the turtle lurks near her eggs on the beach and that she catches and eats her young as soon as they are hatched. 176. Use iTalki for 1-on-1 lessons in over 150 languages to supercharge your learning! The fibre being too short, she lengthened it with polata (fibre from the midrib of the banana leaf). Some were destroyed by the eels, others by Pagoa. Further discussion is then superfluous; the matter is settled. Refers to the weeds growing between the houses. By Chris Raymond Upu vivi'i referring to a small but influential family or village, a calm but momentous speech and to similar circumstances. O le fili va i fale. A few men managed to regain the shore. Fetu'una'i muniao. E sa'olele le tuamafa i lou finagalo. Your email address will not be published. To join another at his meal like the crayfish. 57. O le upega le talifa. IN the field of rhetoric the Samoans have shown both skill and artistry. When a number of mats are to be stored away, they are gathered up evenly and rolled into a bundle. However, as my opinion may be of some value to you, I will express it and, at the same time, beg your pardon for my tactless interference. The true meaning is that you should do the most difficult task first. Samoan A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. 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. 197. It came not when the yam plant withered; it came not when it sprouted again; it came when the plant was once more in leaf. Like this post? All Rights Reserved. Interpreter. The peaceful demonstration erupted into violence when the NZ military police opened fire on the marchers. Its Ua sanisani fa'amanuao. This is said by a person when Samoan custom requires him to give away some valuable object, such as a pig or a fine mat. To get good hooks one has to ask in the houses of the tautai (afolau 1); elsewhere only inferior hooks will be offered. 35. Matalaoa suspected him of having illicit intercourse with her brothers wife, so she watched him and found her suspicions confirmed. The Samoans say that its existence is useless - 154 (ola fua), since it does not try to evade its enemies. 18. 169. ). Each had born him a son. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa, applied to things that were well begun, but ended badly. The saying is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo. ", "Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names. (Abridged. Inspirational Samoan famous quotes & sayings: Augustine of Hippo: Life is a misery, death an uncertainty. The word umu signifies a hole, a groove. Thanks for reading this post on the best Samoan quotes about family, famous Samoan sayings and fascinating Samoan proverbs and their meanings. Upu faifai referring to a lazy person or a shirker who will not lend a hand at a job undertaken by the community. The fisher then pulls it forth with his hand and kills it by sinking his teeth through its head. "He kehau ho 'oma 'ema 'eke aloha:" "Love is like a cleansing dew." The hook is ingeniously fastened to the pa with thin threads of coconut fibre. 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. When one party has, with much trouble, conquered another and established a government, it has to watch lest its newly acquired power be wrested from it. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} Jesus Death, Resurrection & Return. 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. Ia tala mea fa'asolo. So that it may be used effectively the following morning. It is used for colouring siapo (tapa). Malu i puega. It is not like a container in which the tattooing instruments are sleeping together. Should one be weak and faint-hearted, the undertaking will fail. Ua osofia moega luaga. Words of encouragement: Let us die together. Upu fa'amaulalo. 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. 82. As this is closed on all sides, his companions know nothing about it. It only looks that way. The galo dies in Pa'au. Upu vivi'i: Traditions, family trees and the happenings of ancient times are not forgotten, but survive among the people. Upu faifai. Same meaning as No. 5. Troy Polamalu. 83. As a request: Ia e alofa, ia e ufiufi manu gase. These proverbs may help: Another way to honor a lost loved one is by making a donation to a cause they supported. So many fish were caught in it, that the boats could not hold them and many had to be thrown back into the sea. This refers to a mishap that befalls several people at the same time. A motto characterizing the Samoan who is suspicious himself and often invites suspicion. To catch the octopus within the reef, the fisher uses a stick, sao, with which the fish is tickled and enticed from its lair. She told him that she also had been fishing and that she had carefully wrapped up the fish and stored it away. The pigeon flew away, just skimming over the water near the place where Pepe was hidden. 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. Sometimes a touch or simply looking the grieving spouse or family member in the eye is all that is needed to provide comfort. Talanoa atu, 'ae le talanoa manu. Upu fa'anoanoa. Upu fa'anoanoa or fa'aulaula addressed to one constantly begging (Pratt) or to one who becomes a nuisance through tale-bearing or in other ways. O lo'o mamalu le atua i le aoa. The tropic bird is careful of its long tail feathers. The sting-ray escapes, but it leaves its barb behind. Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. Samoan custom required that all the family members assist at such an undertaking, either to help in the building or to supply food. 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. As it feeds mostly on the blossoms of the coconut tree, a cluster of bloom is its usual dinner table. 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. 73. 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. O le punapuna a manu fou. ), SCHULTZ, E. Sprichwortliche Redenserten der Samoaner. Se'i toto le ta'amu te'evao. Upu fa'amafanafana used at the death of a matai who leaves relatives as his heirs. Should this not be the case, the house will be turned around until it stands right. When the fisherman has caught a crab, he pulls out its leg and with it pierces the animal. Laua is the name of a bay in Falelima as well as the name of one of Falelima's five divisions. 4. The more formal ways to say this are: Hello (polite). O le ia itiiti le igaga. This figure of speech presupposes that a single pigeon was spied by a hunting party and that it was artfully enticed and caught in presence of all the hunters. Upu fa'aalualu: To effect a union or an alliance; to pursue a goal with united strength. For the next harvest the old lou will be fetched again or a new one will be made. 115. The city is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoas second largest island. The side entrance had a different purpose. They were also shot with bow and arrow (No. Poems about death and losscan add another dimension, bringing to life emotions that prose or sayings cannot express. The neck of land is now called Tiapepe. The Samoans compare this state of repose to grief and mourning and maintain that the matulau is then often seen in company of the gatala. Their village being so far inland, they knew how to appreciate their catch. 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.). 33. A tulituliloa 'ua o le mago i Foa? It is also used for the notch made by the carpenter in a tree trunk or a beam to facilitate his work. Thus say the hunters when they have returned home from their expedition and hung up the nets, etc. Applied to a resolution corresponding to what is customary in the family or the village. 109. The bonitos swim about thoughtlessly, but the seagulls are on the alert. 125. The Polynesian drill, on which the saying is based, must be considered as an entity, the plate having as much to do with the work as the drill itself. This pictures a fisher who sits in his boat on a dark night and is startled by the sudden appearance of a shark. Ua o gatasi le futia ma le umele. 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. Ala mutiaan old road. A net which cannot be mended. Upu fa'aalualu: (1) In a discussion each one should tell his opinion unreservedly; only then can the right decision be reached. Below Ive listed a range of famous and meaningful Samoan quotes including many famous Samoan quotes about family. Ua se aga e tasi. Samoan phrases are a group of words functioning as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence. ", "Make sure to send a lazy man for the Angel of Death. O le malu i fale'ulu. The bonito is pursued by the swordfish. The death of the head of the family, on the other hand, is considered a great loss. Though words can never fully express how much someone means to us, language can still provide comfort, solace, hope, and even inspiration following the death of a loved one. From Fagaiofu the lo travel to Falelatai and then along the coast to Manono. Fetuia'i fa'afaga a 'apoa. 6. This was the original meaning of the proverb. The tulafale try their utmost to bring about the wedding of their chief and when this is accomplished they are not sparing in flatteries, as they will be well rewarded with the fine mats that constitute the bride's dowry. The catching place is full of decoy pigeons. The twisting is done with the right hand on the right thigh, the cord at the same time being wound up with the left hand. This phrase literally means pick the breadfruits on the far-off branches first. The crab brags about its legs. Upu fa'alumaluma referring to a matai who has no vote in the village or family council and who yet insists on giving instructions and advice which everyone will ignore. ", "The ugliest life is better than the nicest death. (2) In the war between the birds and the fishes, a black tern (gogo uli) was - 171 killed and eaten by a fuga fish. A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. (Pratt translates: One who has no fixed abode.). Finally she added another piece of fau and the cord held. Never judge things of. Upu fa'anoanoa: expressions of repentance and remorse. May the cluster of nuts bow to the midrib of the coconut leaf. Samoan Delight in the hunter's hut. Apia is the only city in Samoa and falls within the political district of Tuamasaga. (A copy is in the Alexander Turnbull Library.). 78): E le'i mitimiti papata. Used of an asembly whose members have come from different villages and who, later on, will disperse again. 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