Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Samoan learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to geography in Samoan. It is essential to know the names of different places and directions in a foreign language. This knowledge will help you communicate with locals and explore their country with ease. Make sure to practice these words and phrases with a native speaker to perfect your pronunciation. Are you ready? Let's get started! 🤓
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Landforms[edit | edit source]
Landforms refer to the natural features of the land. Here are some essential landforms and their Samoan translations:
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| faletele | fa-leh-teh-leh | Mountain |
| mauga | mah-oo-gah | Hill |
| savai'i | sah-vah-ee-ee | Island |
| motu | moh-too | Islet |
| falefa | fa-leh-fah | Valley |
| fagogo | fah-go-go | Cave |
| lo'omatua | loh-oh-mah-too-ah | Peninsula |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ua fiafia au i le fa'amatuaga o le lo'omatua. (I enjoyed the view of the peninsula.)
- Person 2: Tauilo. O le taimi nei o le maea le mauga. (Indeed. The mountain looks majestic at this time.)
Water Bodies[edit | edit source]
Samoa is surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean. Here are some vocabulary related to water bodies:
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| moana | moh-ah-nah | Ocean |
| tafaga | tah-fah-ngah | Lagoon |
| vai | vai | Water |
| muliaga | moo-lee-ah-ngah | Waterfall |
| falealili | fah-leh-ah-lee-lee | River |
| fuafuaga | foo-ah-foo-ah-ngah | Reef |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: O fea e mana'o ai e alu i le falealili? (Where do we go to see the river?)
- Person 2: Alu i Matafa'a i Falealili. (We go to Matafa'a in Falealili.)
Directions[edit | edit source]
Knowing where you are and where you need to go is essential. Here are some words related to directions:
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sa'o | sah-oh | North |
| tafatafa | tah-fah-tah-fah | South |
| tua | too-ah | East |
| saute | sah-oo-teh | West |
| tulimanu | too-lee-mah-noo | Left |
| tuanai | too-ah-nah-ee | Right |
| i tua | ee-too-ah | Forward |
| i tua foi | ee-too-ah-foh-ee | Backward |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: E alu i fea? (Where are you going?)
- Person 2: E alu i tua. (I am going east.)
Countries[edit | edit source]
Samoa is a small country, but it has significant cultural and historical significance. Here are some countries and their names in Samoan:
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Amerika Samoa | ah-meh-ree-kah sah-mo-ah | American Samoa |
| Ausetalia | ow-seh-tah-lee-ah | Australia |
| Niu Sila | new see-lah | New Zealand |
| Pasefika | pah-seh-fee-kah | Pacific |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: O fea Samoa? (Where is Samoa?)
- Person 2: O le atu i le saute o le Pasefika. (It's to the east of the Pacific.)
Now you know some essential vocabulary related to geography in Samoan! To improve your Samoan Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Samoan Vocabulary - Geography
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