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111. Upu fa'amaulalo: respect and courtesy in the form of self-abasement. (Compare Nos. The Fijian met with failure, but the Samoan caught many fishes. Home | About Us | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service Copyright 2023 Funeralwise, LLC. She lived in a small hut behind the big house occupied by her brother and his family. Upu fa'alumaluma referring to profitless labour. Temeteme is the spindle of the drill with the drill plate. Ua logo 'ese'ese fa'amea vilivili. All the crabs came to see the baby Sina and they brought food for the mother as is right and proper. Hawaiian Funeral Songs and Chants 164. The hunter watching in his hut lays three arrows in front of him. ", "God is closest to those with broken hearts. If you have to form a resolution, do not revolve the matter in your own mind only, but discuss it with others. 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. The word umu signifies a hole, a groove. The former, therefore, is compared to a peace-loving person; the latter, to a quarrelsome one. Nafanua, the war goddess, dwelt in Falealupo, Savai'i. Through the back entrance she received the food which had to be offered to her as tribute. The swordfish (sa'ula) likes to pursue the bonito and follows it even when it seeks shelter near a boat. Because of this incomplete fastening the term: 136. The net that became entangled in the night will be disentangled in the morning. O le malu i fale'ulu. 69. 126). The present collection is an attempt to rectify this deficiency. Samoan phrases are a group of words functioning as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence. While they slept, an aitu (spirit, devil) came along and took on the form of one of the women. A paddle lying on this half deck may easily fall off. 2018;7(Suppl 1):AB016. The crab brags about its legs. Ia fa'autu ia le fao. 99. The hunter is interested only in those wild pigeons that appear in front of his hut. These have evolved from ancient traditions, and theyre still in practice in Samoan communities across the globe. The idea of a good and bad death is a common belief throughout the world. A good death, in Samoan tradition, is a death that happens at home. When death happens at home, the spirit stays with the family peacefully. The latter are caught with a small fish-hook. This gift is known as tu'u malie or payment for the shark. It is actually used as a request to be respectful. 197. He is like the plate of the drill. 150. 96. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 92. In wet soil taro thrives particularly well; it is, therefore, whenever possible, raised in a swamp. Tafi le va i ti. When the fish see an opening in the net, they swim to the place where the tautai stands as if they obeyed him. Mago is a species of shark; pa'itele was a sea-monster about which little is known. Ua malaia nisi ia pusi, malaia nisi ia Pagoa; or elliptically: Ua a pusi, a Pagoa. In Manono the lo appears so often that it is paid for with lo. The saying means: To countermine another's evil designs. In every generation there are some outstanding chiefs. Ua fa'ai'u laufala. 132. 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. Hidden like a tattoo design. This is why he is known as the Shark of Foa. An incautious person will be surprised by his enemy. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. Upu faifai applied to a person who talks nonsense or behaves foolishly; also to one who neglects his personal appearance. This phrase literally means he is a lizard crawling however it is actually used to describe a disobedient person. Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. See you tomorrow. 131. A rainy day. Va i fale ve'a. A bird that has just been caught jumps about and struggles to escape. 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. Upu faifai. A person who has supplied a tulavae for the fata is entitled to take part in the fishing and to share in the catch. 7. The shell, then, has to sustain the fall while the crab itself gets off unhurt. "All When the time is right, ask the surviving family member what that cause might be. 110. Should the fish or the line strike the outrigger (this may happen to an inexperienced or a hasty fisherman) the hook is likely to be torn out and the fish will be lost. When the hunter has allured the gogo, he pulls in his decoy bird and imitates the tern's call-note a. He will be answered by the tern with another a.. Paraphrase for: To remove someone from a family, a meeting, or a village. Applied to people who meet and take counsel together. O le galo e gase i Pa'au. It exists no longer. 113. If the boards met exactly in the centre, the job was completed. Change). O le ala ua mutia, 'ae le se ala fati. They can be particularly useful when you are simply trying to find the right words and need a little inspiration. Try the fish line first on land. My speech is like a canoe launched without a sufficient reason. Upu fa'amafanafana referring to a disunited family or village community whose reconciliation is at hand. 183. 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. Upu faifai: You have not shown by your deeds that you wish me well. Upu vivi'i used of a person or a community that performs an undertaking unassisted. 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. The stalks of the wild yam are all jumbled. Samoan culture has both ancient and contemporary components to it and these provide the background for its funeral traditions and customs. Applied to everything that corresponds with old usages and customs; used also of a widower who marries a relative of his late wife. The paipai is a small crab that moves about slowly and does not resist capture. Pull out the weeds between the ti plants. Samoan custom requires that a man who has caught many fish, give a few to his neighbour who has not caught any. Va i lupe maua. The saying means, not to reveal a certain matter, such as the commission of an injustice. The matai takes precedence and must be given what is best. To steer a canoe in such a way that the fishing line (of another canoe) is turned in the wrong direction. (LogOut/ Fa'i pea le pou i Faleolo, 'ai su'e le i'a a Leaosavai'i. 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. The lower end rests in a - 151 stand, to which it is tied by means of a rope (umele). It means, to refrain from further participation in an affair; to leave the decision to another. An honorific designation of an old sacred mat whose story may be found in v. Beulow, Turner and Kraemer. The bonito fishing rod is fastened to the thwart by means of a sinnet ring (futia). At this very moment a fish (malauli) happened to jump out of the water and, with one swoop of the net, Pepe caught both pigeon and fish. A hunter who catches many pigeons rejoices in his shelter. A successful hunt. 40. Upu alofa: expressions of love, compassion, and sympathy. Se'i muamua ona ala uta. To use thatch a second time. 2. However, the ancient myths also co-exist with Christianity, and this blending of rituals can be seen in funeral customs. Applied to a thing done so hurriedly that order and care suffer; for instance, a hurried journey in which things are forgotten. Now, it is common to delay funerals for overseas loved ones. O le lupe na seu silasila. So he prayed to Tagaloalagi, the highest god, to help him. Upu fa'amaulalo signifying that a person is unwilling to vouch for the correctness of his report or the unalter-ableness of his opinion. 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. ", "What soap is for the body, tears are for the soul. Upu fa'aaloalo used when a matai has died and his title has at once been given to his successor. The fish is near a deep spot. Upu taofiofi: Be careful in an undertaking and mind the obstacles. Upu faifai or Fa'aulaula: Your designs are too apparent and will fail. The mago fled towards Savai'i followed by the pa'itele. Sa'a faaoti le utu a le faimea. Whos responsibility is it to have this be done? Talanoa atu, 'ae le talanoa manu. 8. Si'i le matalalaga. 135. The mountains of Savai'i are like a sleeping fish. Samoan Browse All: Samoan Proverbs Readers Who Like This Proverb Also Like: O le faila tu i le ama. 4. Like this post? This cannot be done on the left side because of the outrigger. 74. If one wishes to drill a hole in a thing, as in a piece of mother-of-pearl for a fish-hook, he first bores from one side and then tries to hit the hole from the other side. (Ua sese le ta i le tafao, ua sese le ta ona o le va'ai 'ese.). When a chief, with the help of his tulafale, succeeds in obtaining the hand of a noble lady, the latter (as well as the child issued from the marriage) is praised as. When the catch is poor, the fishermen exaggerate on their return, saying that they saw the palolo only in the mouths of the fish they caught. Ohlone Shellmound Buried Beneath the Emeryville Shopping Center. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa, having a similar meaning to No. A woman wanted to carry a burden on her back, so she took some fau fibre to tie it fast. We have rested on many trees on our way hither. Upu faifai. Upu fa'aalualu. Troy Polamalu. During his lifetime a person frequently changes his abode, but when he is about to die he remembers his birth-place and his family and returns there to await the end. O le pa ua sala i le maga. 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. You shake in vain the branch that bears no fruit. The just needs no memorial, for his deeds are his monument. The unavau is a poisonous fish that occasionally appears in a school of edible pelupelu. A fishing expedition may have no success, but a suspicion usually has some ground for it. Like an uprooted puou. O le ia itiiti le igaga. The death of the head of the family, on the other hand, is considered a great loss. To make a closer plait. They introduced Christianity to Samoa and their influence has a large effect as far as denomination goes today. Lefao then cried out: Ua tau lupe a Lefao. 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. On the coast near Asu the shark crept into a submarine cave. In Aleipata, too, Pili showed the people how to fish with nets, but the expedition was unsuccessful. The Samoans value the mats so much that the most important ones bear honorable names. Who sits at home in the morning will not eat in the evening. To catch one pigeon after the other. Like the swift that never rests. Only seen in the mouths of the fish. The side entrance had a different purpose. Often a somewhat inferior object is chosen for such a presentation. Finding no blossoms it will set on the leaves. E pata le tutu i ona vae. 45. Should this not be the case, the house will be turned around until it stands right. He is like the tropic bird which is proud of its feathers. When gathering breadfruit with the lou, it may happen that branches not bearing any fruit are knocked about and injured. 38. The deck of the large double canoe is roomy and able to carry heavy loads. At night he came ashore through a passage in the reef to look for his prey and in the morning he returned to the sea. 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. Death and grief quotationsmay also capture what you are trying to say or help you come to terms with the loss yourself. Below Ive listed famous Samoan quotes, common Samoan proverbs and inspiring Samoan sayings as well as their meanings in English. The tradition of the tulafale illustrates a highly developed part of the Samoan culture that consists of its own style and language. According to Pratt the word means a nimble warrior. I have never heard it used in this sense. This is used of someone who tries to prevent or settle a dispute. Each one has a mind of his own and does not know the thoughts and designs of his neighbour. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. One night, under the direction of an experienced fisherman (tautai), they stretched a net (lologamata) across the reef passage. Therefore, he who comes for it at this stage, is too late. 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. To cover up dead birds. Give water to the black birds. 177. Upu fa'aulaula: Playful words referring to losses easy to bear and easy to repair. 32. Since the spread of Christianity the saying refers to the repose of the soul after death. E gase a uluga. A pair of coconut trees, one of which is full of maggots. Ua le sau i le afu, le sau i le tutupu; ua sau i le lalau. 102. 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. They were also shot with bow and arrow (No. She simply came to sponge and, sitting by the mother, she smacked her lips covetously until she was reproved for her unseemly behaviour. Entering the house, he poured the fish in front of his guest. The ufu sleeps; the paipai sits calmly by. Se'i toto le ta'amu te'evao. Thus the whole village perished. Folau a alamea. 193. The tulavae are afterwards joined together. When the aitu wanted to return, he became entangled in the net and cried out in a loud voice. There are two explanations: (1) During the hunt of the tern a pause is made for the purpose of feeding the decoy birds. The fish fugausi secretes a whitish substance in which it hides itself and feels secure from its enemies. Same meaning as No. Upu taofiofi. Samoan May it end with threats and not come to blows. 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. 192. Compare also Nos. He is like an arrow that lies about in the house. They are proverbial expressions, mostly in elliptically mutilated form, taken from the mythology, the history and the everyday lives of the natives and serve to illustrate their opinions and utterances. E a sipa le lama, 'ae fano malolo. E tasi, 'ae afe. 98. The Banner of Freedom (O Le Fua o Le Saolotoga o Samoa) is the national anthem of Samoa.(Video). He who wishes to avoid Scylla falls into Charybdis. Granting the request. Ia lafoia i le fogava'a tele. In return, families return gifts to the visitors. The papata crab has not yet smacked her lips, i.e., has had nothing to eat yet. The fastenings are then completed. We must be of one mind in the undertaking. 30. The Samoan fish-hook consists of a longish shaft of polished pearl shell, pa, and a hook made of tortoise shell, maga. Upu vivi'i: laudatory and complimentary remarks. Ua saia fua le ma'ave'ave le fua. 9. Lani Wendt Young, Telesa: The Covenant Keeper. How to Find Joy in a Broken World. The 'apoa have spines on the back and breast. When a number of matai turn out for a common fishing expedition (alafaga), each canoe must keep its place and be steered properly, lest the fishing lines get tangled. Place the ridge pole first, then we shall pass the battens. The following saying is based on the same story. Otherwise, ones spirit may cause problems for the family. 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. 155. 187. That is the opinion of a landlubber. The yam is a perennial plant. The enemy between the houses. The collapse of the heap of stones. Upu faifai. Malu i puega. O le a sosopo le manu vale i le fogatia. Muagagana (from mua, first, excellent and gagana, language, speech) could be translated: embellishment of the language, elevated style. To be taken unawares. (2) In the war between the birds and the fishes, a black tern (gogo uli) was - 171 killed and eaten by a fuga fish. 162. Take down the huts and put everything away. The stranger then replies with the muagagana No. Ia moe le ufu, to'a le paipai. May it end with threats and not come to blows. In the Apolima Strait he spread a net that reached from Savai'i to Upolu. 5. By manu vale is meant any bird other than a pigeon. Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. Fresh water fish, e.g., the tuna (river eel) are slimy and slippery and, therefore, hard to catch and hold. A boat that is being built day and night. When the men prepared for the hunt of the manuali'i they first made an offering to the gods, such as a bunch of bananas. In Tutuila people knew how to catch sea birds with- - 162 out a decoy (No. The fish had a fono regarding the advisability of declaring war on the birds. 112). 47. Here are some examples of the Samoans proverbs (taken from http://www.samoa.co.uk/proverbs.html): Ua tautalagia le umu lapalapa. 58. By exerting slow pressure on the scraped bark of the 'o'a tree a reddish-brown dye is obtained. 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 offering was called fa'asao a manu vao. They finally succeeded in tying the hook. 106, with particular stress on the fact that the homeless person gets no consideration. 107. They appeared not in Saua; they appeared not at the drying of the rigging. Euphemisms for Dead, Death, and Dying: Are They Helpful or Harmful? Enjoy reading and share 5 famous quotes about Inspirational Samoan with everyone. The hook has been torn off the shaft. Upu fa'aalualu: Don't rely on your neighbour; let each attend to his own work. To push the cross-piece back and forth (in order to spread the net). 176. The paddle lying on the deck of the fishing boat. This proverb is also used to describe the troublesome condition explained in No. Thus also did Vaomua. 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. Upu fa'amafanafana. The Samoans maintain that if a single unavau happens to be in a swarm of pelupelu, the latter will all be poisonous. The lou is a long pole with a crook at the end, used in gathering breadfruit. E sua le 'ava, 'ae to le 'ata. Shower later." 4. Upu taofiofi: Act after mature reflection. At lauloa fishing some men must mind the net lest it become entangled and tear in the stones and coral slabs, while the others are dragging it. The crab dies by its own leg. E tele a ululau. Ua pona i vao, 'ae liai'iina i ala. When the plant sprouts once more, the tuber can still be used; but as soon as it has new leaves, the tuber becomes uneatable. 145. The chief Amituana'i came along and abducted them. What Can You Expect During End Stage Lung Cancer, Inspiring Poems About Death, Grief, and Loss, How Anticipatory Grief Differs From Grief After Death, What Loved Ones Should Know About the End of Life, How to Write a Condolence Letter or Sympathy Note, Addressing the cultural, spiritual and religious perspectives of palliative care, "Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was. Matalaoa suspected him of having illicit intercourse with her brothers wife, so she watched him and found her suspicions confirmed. This phrase is used to describe someone whos will is stronger than their body. You don't love someone because they're a dream of perfection. To join another at his meal like the crayfish. Its This is the order given by the leader when the hunt is to be terminated. The bundle of mats has fallen into disarray. The galo is a full grown fish, which in its earlier stages is called fugausi and laea. O le i'a ititi o igaga. The evil a man does, lives after him. 118. (LogOut/ Ann of Palliat Med. A strong-willed, wise man who is unsuccessful in a first attempt, will try again. E sa'olele le tuamafa i lou finagalo. Pratt translates: Better have a small plantation of your own, than be joined with another. A big fish net is made in parts (tulavae) by individual persons. A Samoan proverb about patiently enduring an injustice. In vain rejoices the drill plate when the drill point is broken. Upu faifai applied to an orator whose speech does not meet with approval. One day her brother went out to noose sharks and stayed away a long time. 49. The large double war canoe ('alia) and the two-bowed taumualua have been superseded by the big row-boats which the natives have learned to build European style. Samoan The knee feels the tapping. Upu vivi'i: A figure of speech for speed.. O le faiva 'ese lo Pepe. The dying of the pair of birds. O le va'a si'i vale la'u lauga nei. 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. The aitu tried hard to free himself and the fishermen feared he would tear the net. Samoa, arise and raise your flag, your crown! Like a ti plantation that never dies. Out of indolence one half is usually woven tight and the other rather loose. His work in the village is useful. Don't throw away a favourable opportunity. A Samoan quote about death which highlights how permanent death is. The string (to which the decoy pigeon is tied) is entangled. Upu fa'aaloalo applied to the wife of a chief or a tulafale: May you be blessed with many children. The aggrieved person usually leaves it to another to utter this reproach unless he is unable to contain his anger. The totality of the fata, again, form the complete net. The inhabitants of the coast finally determined to rid themselves of the oppressor. They also decided that the Fijian method of fishing being so unsatisfactory, should no longer be taught to others. The feathers of certain birds, e.g., the tavae or tropic bird, are attached to the fish-hook to serve as artificial bait. Se'i muamua se fa'asao a manu vao. Applied to a unanimous decision. Two persons, families or villages related to each other but unequal in strength, means, number, etc. The old implements have now been replaced by steel tools. Upu fa'aaloalo: A polite expression referring to the first speech delivered at a meeting or at the reception of a travelling party. (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 E gase a uluga. Like the tip of the pandanus leaf. Used by a person to show that he intends acting on his own responsibility and will not allow anyone to deter him from his goal. The hunting implements are hung up. When the rigging is finished it must be examined carefully, so that existing defects may be corrected. Upu taofiofi: Warning: Look before you leap. Mr. Neffgen, Govt. The heaviest object, i.e., the house, is carried by the strongest fellowthe Cinderellawho has to do all the heavy work. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. 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. Upu fa'aulaula: raillery, ridicule, jests. IN the field of rhetoric the Samoans have shown both skill and artistry. See also the next three proverbs. 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. A couple of white pearl shell fish-hooks. The pigeon of the early morning. 172). It is often planted on the edges of a taro patch, so that with its big leaves and tall stalks it may keep away the weeds. O le sapatu moe 'ese. To look, like a fish, for a hole in the net. We have overcome some difficulties, but there are more ahead of us. A sickly old man. Before the work begins, the mesh-sticks (afa) are measured and made equal, so that all the meshes may be of the same size. He is like a fish that escaped. Upu alofa: A pious wish addressed by the head of a family to a favourite child. 180. When the net is finished people say, Ua peiseai sa fai i se afa e tasi; or elliptically: Ua se afa e tasi. 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. After a while it will grow exhausted and surrender to its fate. May the pearl shell fish-hook never be lost before it has been shown to others. 112. 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. Avatu ni lo, aumai ni lo. The trunk-fish moamoa moves very slowly and is easily caught. If used in the other sense, it refers to pigeon hunting. 'Ai la'ai fa'avalo. When a number of mats are to be stored away, they are gathered up evenly and rolled into a bundle. O le sapatu motu pa. (Pratt translates: One who has no fixed abode.). Words of encouragement: Let us die together. The information I have had from the natives convinces me that the second explanation is the correct one. The fault was committed in the bush, but it is now talked about on the highway. Refers to a chief of the second rank who gives an order which no one obeys. All have assembled in the Bay of Laua. 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. 123. Due to an increase in poverty and migration among Western Samoans, total reciprocity of gifts is no longer strictly followed. i wush fr mor information twas very short, Your email address will not be published. Samoan Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. The hook is ingeniously fastened to the pa with thin threads of coconut fibre. 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. 190. A fala se'ese'e is an old dirty mat used to sit on during work. Opposite this entrance was Nafanua's seat. Upu fa'aaloalo: expressions of respect and courtesy. The word falute originally referred only to mats; it is now also applied to other things that must be gathered up evenly. However, another aitu named Pagoa was lurking there and ate up those who had escaped the eels. 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. It flies where it will and the others follow. The neck of land is now called Tiapepe. Upu fa'aalualu: To effect a union or an alliance; to pursue a goal with united strength. O le manu sina e le soa. III.MANUAL WORK INSIDE AND OUT OF THE HOUSE. I am fishing because I have helped to make a fata. Ua afa le aso. Sei fono le paa mona vae. A Samoan saying about life which means even though life takes us in different directions, we will always find our way back to our loved ones. Coral blocks have nothing to do with the preparation of masi. If new mats - 178 are to be added the bundle must be undone and the mats will then fall into disorder. Words of regret used by the loser. All Rights Reserved. Apia, Samoa, 1916. 8. Ala mutiaan old road. 167. ", "Who is old and doesn't believe it, will trip into his grave without seeing it. See more ideas about samoan, samoan quotes, polynesian culture. Ua vaea i ulu fatuga. According to Kraemer the hunters climb the rock and kill the sleeping birds or seize them with their hands. Ua tu'u i tai le va'a tele. This refers to the preparations for the hunt of the manuali'i. If the maga breaks or is bitten off by a fish, the loss can easily be repaired. Upu faifai. The following applications are also customary: It is mean to hide one's possessions. With the communistically minded Samoans avarice is one of the worst vices. Ia seu le manu, 'ae silasila i le galu. Upu vivi'i applied in a figurative sense to a man who, because of his good qualities and hard work, is an acquisition to his community. ", "If you start thinking of death, you are no longer sure of life. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa used when one is pursued by misfortune. The sting of the alamea may be cured by turning over the animal and allowing it to suck out the spines. The king had a pa but he did not know how to tie it correctly into a fish-hook. Fa'afanauga a laumei. The trade wind blows mostly during the cool season and brings fine weather for sea travel. Upu fa'amafanafana or vivi'i: A strong village that has been defeated in battle will fight again. 157. 187. Introductory remarks: The fauna of Samoa is poor. The protection afforded by a house built of breadfruit wood. 31. Ua talaga a pa sina. Both ropes must be of equal strength, lest one of them tear when a bonito bites. It also refers to elderly or sick people whose days are numbered, but in this case it may not be used in the presence of the person to whom it is applied. Before the Samoans had steel tools a new path was made by breaking (fati) the twigs off the trees. Thus, there is a lou for every harvest. You shake in vain the branch that has no fruit. O le vaivai o le fe'e. Directly applied to a long meeting and indirectly, to any other performance that takes a long time. ", "The whole world is a dream, and death the interpreter. Ua mua'i ta i'a Fagaiofu. 3, 11, 12). Upu fa'aalualu: Do the most difficult things first. E tenetene fua le livaliva, 'ae sagasaga 'ai le vili ia. Or: Ou te fia pa'u i se niu 'umi, ou te le fia pa'u i se niu muliIf I am to meet with defeat, let it be at least through a person of rank. Ia uluulu matafolau. Have dorsal fins like those of the fuga but not like those of the maono. Upu vivi'i referring to a village that boasts of many experienced orators. 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. E gase le paa i lona vae. The torch is tilted over while the flying fish die. E 'asa le faiva, 'ae le 'asa le masalo. The ise (garfish) is caught by torch light with a hoop-net. Ulumu politely offered Lefao to take station in the falemuathe front hut. Fagaiofu goes fishing first. ", "Life is not separate from death. Death is a reminder that our lives are finite. Fetu'una'i muniao. O le poto a lauloa. Like a breadfruit plucked on stony ground, (i.e., plucked off a tree growing on stony ground, so that the fruit will be crushed and no longer usable). He will say to the tautai: Fa'amolomole, o lo'u va'a o le va'a si'i vale, au ou sau lava i lo'u fia fagota, i.e., I beg your pardon; I have launched my canoe without a good excuse; I have come to help you. The matai's sole indoor occupation is the making of sinnet ('afa) out of coconut fibre. Upu faifai applied to a community (family, village, district) composed of many but unimportant individuals. When a Samoan has to do manual work, he takes off his lavalava and puts on a girdle of ti leaves. A gau le poutu, e le tali poulalo. Grief is painful, and at times you may feel as if your heart is literally breaking in two. (Abridged. Explore. Ua fano lua i masa. Polata, however, is not very durable and the ribbon tore time and again. Few mats, however, meet these requirements. The canoe used for bonito fishing (va'aalo) is small. Pratt translates: to be prosperous. Fa'a'ulu toli i gaoa. Man, also, strives after material advantages. In the estimation of the Samoans the death of the wife or a little child is to be counted among these. When lying in the sand, they can easily hurt one another. Upu vivi'i: Ua se fau e ta'i le nu'u neithe people of this village are all of the same opinion (ua tapulima fa'atasi, loto gatasi). The owner of a boat begged a tautai to take his boat to La'ulu even though it should sink with the weight of the catch. To hang up the paddle (after a fishing expedition). This extensive process marks the formality of the situation with the acceptance of a new titleholder as well as a possible tulafale into the family and village. Three Samoan orators, including two tulafale(Credit: Wikipedia). One single deck. Read our, Remembering a Loved One During the Holidays, Differences Between Normal and Complicated Grief, Turning to Grief Counseling When You Need Help, 5 Stages of Grief When Facing a Terminal Diagnosis, Signs You Are Experiencing Disenfranchised Grief, How to Deal with the Grief of Losing a Child. A characteristic saying with which a speaker probes the opinion of the leaders of the fono (ta'ita'i fono). The wider meaning of the saying is: To stand up for a friend or relative, to help him bear his misfortune, to forgive and cover up his mistakes. The tautai may not refuse him. This pictures a fisher who sits in his boat on a dark night and is startled by the sudden appearance of a shark. The eels rushed the people and started to devour them. The word savini means the beating of the young birds' wings at their first attempts to fly. Thus says the leader at the termination of the hunt when the tia is not to be used for some time to come. There are a variety of cultural traditions surrounding death as well as different emotions and perspectives on what death means. Image: Facebook 63. O le mitimiti a matamea. The 28th of December 1929 is now known as Samoas Black Saturday. The galo is frequently found in this lagoon. Before everything else a house. When fishing for ise we swing the net sometimes to the right, sometimes to the left. The omnipotent God as brought us together today, for although we are living close together it is He who rules our lives. O le upega e fili i le po, 'ae talatala i le ao. Even though no defect has been discovered, it is well to wait and to repeat the examination, for the errors cannot all be found at once. Ua vela lana umu i lo tatou nu'u. We may also use affiliate links for other programmes. Upu fa'amoanoa used at the loss of some benefit anticipated or already obtained, particularly when it is lost through negligence. 138. Pa'u i se niu 'umi (loa). Chris Raymond is an expert on funerals, grief, and end-of-life issues, as well as the former editor of the worlds most widely read magazine for funeral directors. The swarms of lo (whitebait) usually appear first at Fagaiofu, a sandy coast between Falelatai and Lefaga. O le vaivai o le fee. In Asau, Savai'i, the soil is very stony. At last her brother returned, but he had caught nothing. Upu faifai referring to a meddler or a slanderer who endangers the peace of a family or a village. An old childless couple of Neiafu were gathering dry coconut leaves (material for lighting and cooking). I prefer this explanation. During his absence a strange chief came along and put up at the big house. 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. Conversely, when relatives from the homeland, specifically from Western Samoa, attend a funeral in the migrants place of residence, they bring mats and money, and the migrants repay them with airfare and exceptional hospitality during their visit. of tautai) advances an opinion regarding fishing or navigation, he receives the answer: O le va'ai a le tauta. So that it may be used effectively the following morning. 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). These are used often in day to day life. Upu faaalualu. Upu fa'aalualu. Ua solo le lavalima. Lefao's pigeons are counted (i.e., the contest is ended; I am the victor). Taia i le tafao, taia i le va'ai. Someone who comes to grief as a result of their own actions O le ia itiiti le igaga. Even European building material is rarely used in the construction of native houses. The land where her house stood now belongs to Chief Auva'a. Samoan etiquette requires the visitor to assure his host that he has not come to fa'atilotilo masae, i.e., to sponge on him. When it tries to climb over rocks and tree trunks, it frequently tumbles down. A day for plaiting afa. In Aana the expression refers to an aitu incorporated in a white tropic bird that lived on Mount Tafua. Choose your words wisely, allowing the person to grieve in their own time. Mounting anger over the weekend reporting of the death of a Samoan transwoman in Apia has spilled over into New Zealand with prominent transrights campaigner Phylesha Brown-Acton saying the Samoa Observers coverage has left her absolutely disgusted, reports Gay NZ. 6. Today. The Fijian used bow and arrow; the other fished with a spear like the Samoans. Introduction: The two principal objects at the use of the Samoan are his house and his boat. 3. Ua sasagi fua le livaliva, 'a ua gau le matavana. Ia lua mata to 'ese. 35. 189. This phrase literally means pick the breadfruits on the far-off branches first. Samoan and English are official languages. Thinking they were bonitos they hurried to the shore, embarked in their canoes and went out. Sometimes a bit of humor can be a blessing during deep grief. Tupua Tamasese Lealofi III led the Mau on a march down the Beach Road of Apia to meet other members of the movement who had just returned from deportation to Auckland. Like a pigeon sitting on the pola (plaited coconut leaves used to enclose the sides of a house). Remarks of translator: 1. The majority of Hawaiian sayings and quotes have a positive message of hope and love. 122. In return the owner will receive a gift of food. Only one, but worth a thousand. Upu alofa, fa'aulaula or fa'anoanoa. When the Matala'oa people go fishing, they fish and wrap up. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Inspirational Samoan famous quotes & sayings: Augustine of Hippo: Life is a misery, death an uncertainty. The inhabitants of the old village Papa (near Satupaitea, Savai'i) once noticed a big school of fish out in the sea. Like the taro holes in Asau. Faimea are those tautai who are clever at making fish-hooks. Ou te se tagata tau suati. Overcoming Fear of Death. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. (Compare No. After the catch, the net is carried ashore and hung up. 86. Now, family members often remain in the homeland, and migrant members send them money. Let each one smooth his part of the boat. Fatu'ulu. Upu fa'amaulalo, fa'anoanoa or alofa referring to a person who has neither home nor family. Type-written copy. After the harvest the pole will be laid aside or thrown away. This often miscarries. E pipili tia, 'ae mamao ala. The plaiting of mats is exclusively the women's business. 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. Upu taofiofi: Weighty decisions should not be made precipitately, but only after mature reflection; each new discussion may bring new ideas. Proverbs can often describe feelings you're unable to express. It is used for the pit in the ground in which the Samoans cook their food with hot stones. Ia a le puga, a le 'ana, or la a le puga niisi, a le 'ana niisi. To give lo and to receive lo. Pepe made a strange catch. O lenei lava le ufiufi manu gase. For a Samoan to be chosen as a respected tulafale, he or she participates in a special ceremony called a saofai, whichhappens only when the family discusses and comes to a consensus. In order for a Samoan to be accept and respected and therefore find themselves, they must follow the rules of their people. O le sala a tautai e totogi. The work, called milota'i, is usually done by the women. The bow and the stern are partly decked in. A Samoan proverb meaning that life may take someone far from home but they will always return home. The king is dead, long live the king. A Samoan quote about death which highlights how permanent death is. The competition had not been conducted according to the rules, but it was a fait accompli. O le i'a ua lata i le loto. It is also used as an upu faifai to repulse someone's interference. When a tauta (landman, oppos. Consolatory words used at the death of a matai: Every generation has its chiefs and orators. Quotes tagged as "samoa" Showing 1-9 of 9. As soon as the fisherman appears, the fish will escape into deep water where it can no longer be caught. He invited all the tautai (fishers and sailors) of Samoa to come to Laua and help him. Once upon a time a mago and a pa'itele had a fight. A white tern that is so proud of its glossy plumage that it will not associate with darker birds. 22. A council meeting in which no decision is reached. When the gatala has been impregnated, it moves very slowly. Words of praise to commend a person's power and strength. Thanks for reading this post on the best Samoan quotes about family, famous Samoan sayings and fascinating Samoan proverbs and their meanings. The joy of the welcome was like that with which the birds greet the dawn. It is used for colouring siapo (tapa). ", "Old age is not as honorable as death, but most people want it. She then related what she had seen. Hence, house building and boat building are the two most respected trades. Central to this culture is the Faamatai. Ua le fa'asino pu, le tautu'u palapala. The tropic bird's breastbone is visible. Patupatu amo fale. 158. See you later. 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. 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. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa referring to a person who is in danger of his life. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. ", The death of an elderly man is like a burning library. The latter was just returning from fishing. From various other sources I had the following: Two men undertake a job. A new boat was smoothed with pieces of coral, each workman being assigned to a particular part of the boat. From the direction of the wind. Utu is the bamboo receptacle in which the hooks are kept. Avetu ni lo, aumai ni lo. 186. 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. 21. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa: An undertaking miscarries through the negligence of one of the participants. The Tuifiti (King of Fiji) had two wives, one a Fijian, the other a Samoan. The fish are then driven to a spot previously agreed upon. Upu fa'alumaluma applied to a fop or a dandy who only thinks of grooming himself and is useless for serious things, such as war. The busybody's pretended wisdom, therefore, will be of no avail. A decoy bird that keeps away the wild birds. This is the titi with which one can slide about (se'ese'e) in the dirt. Upu fa'aaloalo. 168. Ua osofia moega luaga. For example, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (from the LMS tradition) ministers to half of the population there. At torch fishing an aitu appeared on either hand. 79. The saying also has the same meaning as No. 137. 23 Samoan Proverbs 1. E sola le fai, 'ae tu'u le foto. Ia fua le niu. When the breadfruit harvest comes, the lou will be found, too. From this we have the saying: O le fa'afiti a tautai. 195. Chris Raymond is an expert on funerals, grief, and end-of-life issues, as well as the former editor of the worlds most widely read magazine for funeral directors. There is a lou (harvesting pole) for every crop. Thus say the hunters when they have returned home from their expedition and hung up the nets, etc. These Samoan quotes about love and family give an interesting insight into the Samoan beliefs and language. This Samoan expression literally means like grass by the roadside. 140. 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. Used of a weak, sickly old man. 44. The more formal ways to say this are: Hello (polite). There the instruments remain together, one knowing the other. The most frequently used and best beloved embellishment of the language to which the orator resorts, is the muagagana or alaga'upu. 19. 11. 33. The sega is a tiny parakeet, the only bird of the parrot family found in Samoa. To catch the octopus within the reef, the fisher uses a stick, sao, with which the fish is tickled and enticed from its lair. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Unknown . 104. Faiva o Fiti ia lililo. O le fili va i fale. This translation is only a private one and must not be published at all. 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. I don't know the views of that person. When a family wishes to lay out a big taro plantation, it is well that a specified spot be apportioned to each member. It is like the fishing of the heron. (Kraemer II, 416, says the unavau is the poisonous stage of the pelupelu.) Ua tagi a pu mate. A logo tai ua logo uta. 15. The space between the huts at the ve'a hunt. Use iTalki for 1-on-1 lessons in over 150 languages to supercharge your learning! In the war between the birds and the fishes (No. The dying of the pair of birds. On a narrow neck of land near Puipa'a in Faleata there was a tia. When the fisherman has caught a crab, he pulls out its leg and with it pierces the animal. 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. The cure of the alamea. To drill holes that do not meet. 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. He has two mouths like the sea cucumber. Do not enquire too deeply into the things which do not concern you, e.g., the affairs of another family (aua e te sagolegole). Having foolishly got into trouble he is asking for help. Let it go the way of the bonito. The Samoan arrows had one or more prongs. The jumping about of a newly caught bird. Ia ifo le fuiniu i le lapalapa. This was particularly done for the purpose of hunting pigeons. When the lo appears, Samoan custom requires the family of the husband to present a number of these fish to his wife's clan. 3. The sail is, therefore, somewhat lowered until it hangs in an inclined position (sipa). 48. Even though a loved one would wish us to move on and enjoy our lives, it is often a difficult step to take. The sting-ray (fai) has a sharp barbed spine in its tail with which it can inflict severe wounds. Both words are similar in meaning, but differ in so far as the alaga'upu points towards the existence of a story from which the proverb originates (o le tala e ala ai le upu). Fa'ae'e ia le 'au'au, 'ae tatou velo 'aso i ai. 67. Fatuati is a heap of stones erected under water in the lagoon to attract fish. The matai orders his men to build a small hunting hut and carry it with the rest of the hunting implements to the swamp which is the bird's usual habitat. To prick one another like a school of 'apoa. The peaceful demonstration erupted into violence when the NZ military police opened fire on the marchers. The Samoans maintain that if the parents were left undisturbed, they would remain with their young and allow themselves to starve to death. According to Kraemer the carpenter first daubs the plank with vali, a mixture of earth or lega (turmeric) with water. The catching place is full of decoy pigeons. 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. 188. Otherwise, ones spirit may cause problems for the family. When the thief returned and saw the charm, he was frightened. 4. Proverbs offering support include: Some cultures view death as a very part of life on a larger continuum. " A hui hou :" "Until we meet again." It is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo, an apology to the receiver whom courtesy then requires to praise the value of the gift. O le la'au e tu, 'ae oia. A fourth arrow for emergencies lies behind the hunter and may be shot in any direction. While the fisherman swings the rod, the others must assist him by paddling hard. Foga'afa is idiomatic for faga'afa. 78): E le'i mitimiti papata. Bible Language Gagana fa'a Smoa. Ufiufi manu gase. Below Ive listed the most well-known Samoan idioms and expressions. ", "Sympathy is a little medicine to soothe the ache in another's heart. Someone has misued the umu lapalapa. SCNT: Samoan Contemporary New Testament . Samoans have a lot of the same roots as other island cultures of the South Pacific so they have many aspects in common. Sinnet should be made daily and daily the rigging must be examined. To catch the first pigeon of the day is considered a special achievement. However, a second aitu, much revered by the other woman's family, approached her and said Run away quick and I will conceal your flight; that is not your friend but an aitu. While she was running away, he changed himself into her form and went fishing with the first aitu. Let each plant two taros in a particular spot. 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. If the people there wish to lay out a taro plantation, they have much trouble in removing the stones and digging the holes. Jan 12, 2022 - This post lists famous Samoan quotes, inspiring Samoan sayings and famous Samoan proverbs that give an insight into Samoan beliefs & way of life. As an upu fa'amafanafana: E le afaina, ua e pa'u i se niu umiTake comfort, it is to a person of rank that you have succumbed. Fa'asega tu launiu. Sep 5, 2018 - Explore Jean's board "Samoan Sayings" on Pinterest. Watch. Va'a tele (big boat) is used figuratively for 'upega tele (big net). Thank you so much for the extensive info. When its tuber is mature, the leaves wither. E le'i iloa i Saua; e le iloa i le fa'alagamaea. O le malie ma le tu'u malie. Like a fish, one should look for a hole in the net. Ua se i'a e sola. Upu fa'aaloalo or fiafia. I am a man who must obey orders. Upu alofa to express sympathy for one who is pursued like the bonito. However, the orators use them so frequently and they shed so much light on the past history and the present opinions of the people, that their importance cannot be overrated. Negligence, too, may be the cause of an uneven plait; the woman then usually tries to rectify her mistake in the second half. E atagia taga tafili. Upu faifai: offensive expressions, insults. 171. Samoan Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. Upu vivi'i. 50. 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. The falling of a ripe coconut. Upu taofiofi: Let each one attend to his own affairs and not meddle with those of others. "We need a shower," Raphael said. According to the communistic system of the Samoans, a travelling party is allowed to beg fish-hooks at the houses where they call. O le va'a ua seu vale, 'a o ala le mafua. The wild manutagi, hearing the call of the decoy bird, approaches gradually by hopping from tree to tree, before it enters the cage. Ua mu le lima, tapa le iofi. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. 1. Ia sui tonu le mata o le niu. From the bodily warmth of the one who sits or lies on it. 163. E a le uga i tausili, 'ae tigaina fua le atigi alili. To go about an undertaking in the proper way. 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