LEARN SAMOAN: 5 SAMOAN PHRASES EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW

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  • @mariafernandaxavier7332
    @mariafernandaxavier7332 Місяць тому +2

    I'm from Brazil, and I truly appreciate Samoan culture and language! I was trying my best to understand some sentences, and I have to thank you. Onde day I'm going to visit Samoa :P

  • @mattsherrilynthurston4284
    @mattsherrilynthurston4284 4 роки тому +77

    Love your video, I'm part Samoan on my dad side but didn't learn it as a child or while growing up. Currently trying to learn it but can only say "I love you"so far lol

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому +5

      This is great, I didn't learn as a child either! We love you too. Let us know if there is anything you wanted us to cover.

    • @aariussutherland1548
      @aariussutherland1548 3 роки тому +2

      Are you related to wwe diva Nia Jax

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому +3

      @@aariussutherland1548 I wish I could claim that but no relation. Nia Jax is amazing though!

    • @aariussutherland1548
      @aariussutherland1548 3 роки тому

      @@MeasinaSamoa ok

    • @cjplays_stuff7150
      @cjplays_stuff7150 3 роки тому

      I’m trying to it’s pretty hard

  • @cinnawhat8797
    @cinnawhat8797 3 роки тому +21

    i’m not Samoan, but samoan language is so beautiful to me i want to learn.

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому +1

      this is wonderful! Here is a link to our online Samoan Language Beginner's Course that you may be interested in courses.measinasamoa.com.au/courses/samoan-basics

    • @bonniedubuisson7405
      @bonniedubuisson7405 2 роки тому

      I have 3 grands that are half Samoan. Love the culture!!

  • @madnelliotss
    @madnelliotss 2 роки тому +7

    I wasn't taught Samoan as a child even though I lived in Samoa and was fully Samoan. So I'm trying to learn now!!

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  2 роки тому

      I feel you I am still on my Samoan language journey too

  • @johnrepu6227
    @johnrepu6227 4 роки тому +8

    Proud to have a samoan blood

  • @alinettalqway
    @alinettalqway 6 місяців тому +2

    i am from russia, i was born and still live here. i’m 14 years old. i learned english (almost😅) to travel in the future and because i love this language and the united states. now i really want to learn samoan!❤️this language is the most beautiful language in the world ... people who speak it are even more beautiful!😍 your traditions, your outfits, your appearance... it's wonderful!
    i want to say hello from russia. love you! i love you with all my heart! more than anyone! 🌴❤️

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  6 місяців тому +1

      Hello! Thank you for following.

  • @davidtorres1637
    @davidtorres1637 3 роки тому +5

    Mexican here but idk I love your guys culture soo beautiful n I really want to learn more about ur guys tradition even speak thank u for teaching

  • @Monica-b9e
    @Monica-b9e 2 місяці тому +2

    love it your teaching more of it

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  2 місяці тому

      Faafetai lava, I will try and make more videos soon.

  • @JustLiftUce
    @JustLiftUce Рік тому +1

    Thank you this is very simple and easy.. just learning these simple phrases and responses is very helpful

  • @brownsugarpoeticjustice7917
    @brownsugarpoeticjustice7917 3 роки тому +16

    I love all the videos I come across I am currently learning to speak Samoan I’m Afakasi & me my sister & brother were not taught to speak it yet were spoken to but we also feel it is disrespectful to respond back in English… So it’s a learning process but thank you for teachings I’ll be watching ❤️🤙🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому +1

      you are more than welcome. This is why we are making the videos to help those who don't have access to resources. This makes us so happy.

  • @MultiBots
    @MultiBots 3 роки тому +6

    First phrases I learned from my mum were Aikae! And Alu fufulu lou muli

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому +3

      oi kalofae. I also got taught some colourful Samoan at school.

  • @decim8202
    @decim8202 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you auntie ❤❤ Im afakasi and I’ve always wanted to learn to make my Samoan family proud, thank you so much!

  • @klip3038
    @klip3038 3 роки тому +8

    Beautiful language and even more beautiful teacher ;) keep it up!! ❤️

  • @danielle2066
    @danielle2066 4 роки тому +9

    You have the best most soothing voice!♥️☺️

  • @JustLiftUce
    @JustLiftUce Рік тому +1

    I'm full Samoan but born in The States.
    My wife is from American Samoan born and raised. So I'm here trying my best to learn simple phrases and words to better my samoan speaking bc eventually I want to be able to hold a conversation in Samoan with my wife.

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  Рік тому

      love that for you! Hopefully we can help you with your journey.

  • @JT-Rebel
    @JT-Rebel 4 роки тому +9

    WOW, I didn't think I was going to be that off when I guessed your age to be kolu sefulu....good on you.

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      Thank you. I still act like I am sefulu lua if that helps lol

    • @JT-Rebel
      @JT-Rebel 4 роки тому +1

      @@MeasinaSamoa well you definitely have that spirit, that's for sure.

  • @Bys_cniht
    @Bys_cniht 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for teaching us! This language is absolutely beautiful

  • @jakearanui9200
    @jakearanui9200 3 роки тому +2

    i live most of the time at my samoan friends house will be cool to learn

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому

      let us know if you need any assistance

  • @zenvarse4698
    @zenvarse4698 4 роки тому +5

    love it talofa o a mai oe

  • @charlietevaga8614
    @charlietevaga8614 4 роки тому +3

    Very helpful thank and love ur Chanel

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      Thank you. Let us know if you want to see anything specific.

  • @Breeeebow
    @Breeeebow 3 роки тому +13

    Fa'afetai!
    My best friend is Samoan and encouraged me to take the class this semester. :)
    Love your videos.

  • @hallezebrowski
    @hallezebrowski 3 роки тому +5

    very interesting, my boyfriend is half caucasian and half samoan. i think it would be cool to say a few phrases to his mother :)

  • @giuseppegiallombardo8669
    @giuseppegiallombardo8669 2 роки тому +1

    sono italiano e lingue oceaniche mi affascinano troppo, hanno un qualcosa di esotico.. e poi apro il video e ci sei tu con quel bellissimo fiore che semplicemente confermi quello che pensavo💛, l'Italia sarà uno dei paesi più belli del mondo occidentale ma quella parte del mondo dove vivete voi deve essere davvero un paradiso 😍

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much you should visit Samoa

  • @armindacuevas9426
    @armindacuevas9426 3 роки тому +3

    Please make more of these videos. I wanna learn more. Thank you 😊

  • @khanpaniora5346
    @khanpaniora5346 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm not samoan, but I'm an maori from aotearoa, will be travelling to samoa for the first time in august, so I has never been oversea out of new Zealand
    so finally, I been waiting for ages, to get out of my country

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  8 місяців тому

      Always great to travel and learn new cultures

  • @masterofone6782
    @masterofone6782 3 роки тому +2

    tryna learn papa and nana on mums side Samoan but tryna learn it now to have converstations with them thank you for this

  • @lagituaivaflinders1400
    @lagituaivaflinders1400 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you. Take care sis.

  • @thologica9528
    @thologica9528 2 роки тому +2

    talofa! im currently trying to learn samoan so one day i can take my mama back home to her village and i wont need to feel the need to speak english and im learning more and more about our culture as a hobby at the moment. also if im correct youre 42!

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  2 роки тому

      This is real to hear. Yes you got it correct.

  • @idhdkdueidiqweurroksn3508
    @idhdkdueidiqweurroksn3508 3 роки тому +6

    Your phrases are correct but when you ask for age I hear "e fia ou tauaga" more often. And answering you go like "e fitu-sefulu lua ou tausaga" or just say the number "fitu lua". I'm not 72 btw just an example lol. Your voice is so pretty

  • @Guli-Noga
    @Guli-Noga 3 роки тому +2

    Please make more videos 🙏🏽😇

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому

      We make a phrases video once a month. Have you seen this one ua-cam.com/video/QmKiZasOT1k/v-deo.html

  • @tonydavila6594
    @tonydavila6594 4 роки тому +6

    Talofa, O a mai oe? O fea e te sau ai? Oute sau mai California. I'm just practicing my Samoan language... 😊😊😊😊😊

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому +2

      Talofa. Manuia faafetai. Oute sau mai Melepone. 😊

  • @angelikahagner2227
    @angelikahagner2227 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much, love your food.Greatung from the alps

  • @robertbroad6219
    @robertbroad6219 3 роки тому +1

    I loved the video and hope you'll make more. Thank you.

  • @normancompton3014
    @normancompton3014 3 роки тому +2

    I hope you have more classes🙏🏽

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому

      we post monthly phrases videos check out our latest here ua-cam.com/video/QmKiZasOT1k/v-deo.html

  • @nessahunnygurl
    @nessahunnygurl 3 роки тому +5

    I would love more videos like this❤️

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому

      we add new phrases videos to our learn Samoan playlist but here is a link to our latest 5 phrases video ua-cam.com/video/QmKiZasOT1k/v-deo.html

  • @tkt9310
    @tkt9310 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you sista I am from Hawaii trying to connect with my USO’s

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому +1

      this is great. hope you get the connections.

  • @carlterry3223
    @carlterry3223 Рік тому +1

    I would love to learn the Samoan language I've to a translater app but they never have a voice to say the phrases or sentences 😔

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  Рік тому

      We have lots of free videos on our channel

  • @tianakilifi189
    @tianakilifi189 3 роки тому +1

    Ou te fasefulu ma le lua o’u tausaga or e fasefulu ma le lua o’u tausaga. Which one sounds more proper to say

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому +1

      the second one E fa sefulu ma le lu o'u tausaga

  • @khanpaniora5346
    @khanpaniora5346 8 місяців тому +1

    so I will find it harder, learning samoa language and an few basic phrases

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  8 місяців тому

      We also have a playlist of videos just reaching Samoan phrases

    • @khanpaniora5346
      @khanpaniora5346 8 місяців тому

      @@MeasinaSamoa because I'm going to samoa for the first time in august
      staying at the motel
      so all mirrors in motels must be covered

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  8 місяців тому

      @@khanpaniora5346 you do not need to cover mirrors

  • @6t949
    @6t949 2 роки тому +1

    More vid pls

  • @restlessbeing1398
    @restlessbeing1398 4 роки тому +2

    Love your channel!!

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Let us know if you have suggestions for us.

  • @imrtl_aspect6384
    @imrtl_aspect6384 4 роки тому +1

    thankyou this has been very helpful

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      You are more than welcome. Let us know if you want us to cover other phrases.

  • @kor123100
    @kor123100 4 роки тому +2

    Very helpfull, thank you 😁

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      You’re welcome. Let us know if you have any suggestions.

  • @nessahunnygurl
    @nessahunnygurl 3 роки тому +4

    42

  • @TualeangiFamily
    @TualeangiFamily 11 місяців тому +1

    Does Fa tefulu Lua mean 42? 😊

  • @haroldpalmera8499
    @haroldpalmera8499 2 роки тому +1

    Hello. In our school, we have students from different nationalities, among those a couple of Samoans. I want to write a welcome message in different languages but I don't want to do it incorrectly. Could you help me? I would really appreciate it!
    Welcome back to school. we are so happy to see you again!
    Toe fo'i mai ile aoga. matou te fiafia tele e toe feiloa'i!

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  2 роки тому

      Fiafia e toe faa feiloa'i atu i le toe fo'i mai i le a'oga. We're happy to welcome you back to school.

  • @tianalevu5677
    @tianalevu5677 4 роки тому +3

    How about, e Fia ou tausaga

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      Thank you and yes you can ask e fia ou tausaga too

  • @godboy114
    @godboy114 2 роки тому +1

    Learning these so I may be accepted into my local Samoan neighborhood

  • @BarbaraBoronda
    @BarbaraBoronda 4 роки тому +2

    can you say aloha to samoan people

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      of course you can but you would be speaking in Hawaiian. Aloha has many meanings in Hawaiian it can be hello (talofa in Samoan), good-bye (tofa) and even love (alofa in Samoan. Both beautiful languages, but both different.

    • @BarbaraBoronda
      @BarbaraBoronda 4 роки тому +1

      @@MeasinaSamoa okay i have a samoan friend and i don't want to be disrespectful or rude or say something wrong

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      @@BarbaraBoronda very thoughtful of you to check.

  • @jadarinatuese7975
    @jadarinatuese7975 3 роки тому +2

    Fa sefulu lua is 42

  • @tianalevu5677
    @tianalevu5677 4 роки тому +3

    Or manuia, faafetai

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      another great suggestion. hopefully we can use it for another video.

  • @reneegraham5751
    @reneegraham5751 2 роки тому +1

    fa sefulu lua means 42

  • @troyfaagata9453
    @troyfaagata9453 3 роки тому +1

    Am Samoan on my dads side and my papa came from samoa

  • @SialeleLightsy
    @SialeleLightsy 4 місяці тому +1

    Just a small correction on that phrase how old are you. You would ask in samoan 'E fia ou tausaga'?. Ans in Samoan. E fa sefulu lua. You dont use *oute* in this case.

  • @lpalm5235
    @lpalm5235 4 роки тому +2

    I enjoyed your video.

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      Thank you! Let us know if you have any requests for videos.

  • @aftech7268
    @aftech7268 4 роки тому +1

    Or E fia tausaga o lou soifua, how old are u...

  • @deboragutierrez5336
    @deboragutierrez5336 2 роки тому

    Hello, Today is my best friends birthday and want To text her a " Very Happy Birthday Girl! Love you BFF " ☺

  • @makesileiataua9379
    @makesileiataua9379 4 роки тому +2

    E fasefululua ou kausag

  • @athenamotuhavili-k5d
    @athenamotuhavili-k5d 2 місяці тому +1

    12

  • @mariapiliae1012
    @mariapiliae1012 Рік тому +1

    0:29

  • @rosalinetavai2685
    @rosalinetavai2685 2 роки тому +1

    love this and im guessing your 42?

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  2 роки тому

      I was 42 when filming correct. 43 now.

  • @SAMOANSTALLION1
    @SAMOANSTALLION1 3 роки тому +1

    ❤️SAMOA

  • @tacompton253
    @tacompton253 2 роки тому +1

    90%of my favrite customers at work are samoan, i know asl, spanish and english, y not pick this language up as well

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  2 роки тому

      This is a great outlook on life! Hopefully we help you on your Samoan language journey.

  • @patriziadigregorio4145
    @patriziadigregorio4145 3 роки тому +1

    my dad is SAMOAN wow

  • @benwilliams1264
    @benwilliams1264 11 місяців тому +1

    50?

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  10 місяців тому

      Close that is lima sefulu

    • @MC_Kaizen
      @MC_Kaizen 9 місяців тому

      @@MeasinaSamoa12?

  • @earlvickers3770
    @earlvickers3770 4 роки тому +1

    47

  • @juniortelea1939
    @juniortelea1939 3 роки тому +2

    it's 42

  • @keti713
    @keti713 Рік тому +1

    Talofa 🤗..
    I know this is way late, but i think you were 42 when you made this video, lol. I don't expect you to respond but i hope I'm right 😁

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  Рік тому

      That is correct! Thank you for answering the question.

  • @judyluvrevolution6314
    @judyluvrevolution6314 3 роки тому +1

    your 42 fa sefulu means 40 and lua is two ou 42 tausaga

  • @tianalevu5677
    @tianalevu5677 4 роки тому +1

    Ua e fia a’i- e te fia a’i

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      always need to know if someone is hungry :-)

  • @QueenConsious
    @QueenConsious 4 роки тому +1

    Talofa manuia fa afetai

  • @malachiareta7520
    @malachiareta7520 3 роки тому

    Shoutout all the afakasis out there 🙌 it's tuff being plastic huh?🤣

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому +1

      I really don’t like the term plastic

  • @brasilnaolembrado
    @brasilnaolembrado 5 місяців тому

    difícil

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  5 місяців тому +1

      Portuguese is also difficult to learn.

  • @Night_Eagle29
    @Night_Eagle29 Рік тому

    E fia ou Tausaga?

  • @LeTamaLA684
    @LeTamaLA684 3 роки тому +1

    Seki ia oe TEEEEEEEEEECHHHUUUUUUUURRR!!!!

  • @hanapoo9184
    @hanapoo9184 3 роки тому +1

    she is 55!

  • @viewer80
    @viewer80 3 роки тому +1

    I rememeber when I was younger my dad got me with that one "o ai lou suafa?" He corrected me when I responded using "suafa" hehe.
    As for your age... you're lying, you look way young then me & I'm 2yrs younger 😆

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому +2

      Ha ha 43 this year. Suafa is a tricky one.

    • @theresamataeliga8156
      @theresamataeliga8156 3 роки тому +1

      @@MeasinaSamoaI suppose you should say when asking for the age of a person. "E fia ou tausaga?" That would make sense in the language we are familiar with, I believe sometimes Samoan phrases cannot be translated in the English version structure of the phrase. "E fia tausaga a oe?", does not sound right and it is not used when we speak the language. Ae malo lava faafetai mo le galuega matagofie o le faalauiloaina o le tatou gagana.

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому

      @@theresamataeliga8156 Thank you for the correction and yes that is correct.

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому

      @@theresamataeliga8156 this is true thank you

  • @tamapeko7095
    @tamapeko7095 3 роки тому

    sefulu lua means 12 (:

  • @Deehhxx
    @Deehhxx 2 роки тому +1

    How old are you ?
    E fia ou tausaga, not e fia tausaga a oe
    Correct answer - E (age) o'u tausaga, or can reply with just the age number - not ou te (age)

  • @Kt.Niiduz
    @Kt.Niiduz 4 роки тому +2

    You seem nervous why you did great

  • @ziggdemasters6867
    @ziggdemasters6867 3 роки тому +1

    Oo ah mahi o ehh?

  • @skitzpro2097
    @skitzpro2097 4 роки тому +3

    Talofo

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      Talofa

    • @skitzpro2097
      @skitzpro2097 4 роки тому +2

      Measina Treasures of Samoa I’m white but I wanna learn Samoan

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      That’s wonderful. Is there anything specific you would like to know?

    • @skitzpro2097
      @skitzpro2097 4 роки тому +2

      You are the best and can I have. Thanks that’s all

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  4 роки тому

      @@skitzpro2097 thank you!

  • @EthanLovesFootBall
    @EthanLovesFootBall 2 роки тому +1

    Talofa

  • @lylacampbell763
    @lylacampbell763 4 роки тому +2

    You are 42 years old

  • @ziggdemasters6867
    @ziggdemasters6867 3 роки тому +1

    Oh feh ete sahu ai??🤣🤣🤣

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  3 роки тому

      Oute sau mai Ausetalia. O fea e te sau ai?

    • @ziggdemasters6867
      @ziggdemasters6867 3 роки тому

      O a'u e ēa mai ile alalafaga o satupa'itea

  • @filotoasimclaren449
    @filotoasimclaren449 2 роки тому +1

    You are 42

  • @SamTaefu
    @SamTaefu 3 роки тому +1

    I'm Samoan

  • @Lingzization
    @Lingzization Рік тому

    Terrible pronunciation and some of the phrases don't sound right.

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  Рік тому

      Thank you for the feedback. Let me know when you would like to come on our channel and make some videos we welcome your expertise.

  • @molimausepulona3412
    @molimausepulona3412 3 роки тому +1

    42

  • @mariobragaiii4763
    @mariobragaiii4763 Рік тому +1

    52

    • @MeasinaSamoa
      @MeasinaSamoa  7 місяців тому

      Very close! Lima sefulu lua is 52.

  • @chickennuggets3678
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