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Fijian Vocabulary - Colors

Hi Fijian learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn the colors in Fijian language. Knowing colors is essential when traveling or exploring different cultures. It is also used in daily conversations, especially when describing things or objects.

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Greetings, Drinks, Geography & Health.

Colors in Fijian

Here are the most common colors in Fijian:

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
Drau	/drau/	White
Keleloa	/keleloa/	Yellow
Kikau	/kikau/	Brown
Iro	/iro/	Black
Seasea	/seasea/	Blue
Lolo	/lolo/	Red
Wailevu	/wai.le.vu/	Green
Leso	/le.so/	Grey

When describing color in Fijian, the order is as follows: color + object. For example, "The red car" would be "Na waqa lolo".

Additional Vocabulary

Here are some additional vocabulary related to color:

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
Dromu	/dro.mu/	Dark
Lialia	/li.a.li.a/	Bright
Salusalu	/sa.lu.sa.lu/	Multicolored

Cultural Significance

In Fijian culture, colors hold a significant meaning. Here are a few examples:

- Red represents life and energy. When Fijians attend a special occasion, such as a Kava ceremony, they will often wear red clothing. - Black is a color of respect and is often reserved for funerals or other solemn occasions. - Green represents prosperity and is often associated with agriculture, which plays a significant role in Fiji's economy.

Dialogue

Here's a dialogue to help you see the colors in context:

• Person 1: Sa sara qo na kete seasea. (/sa sa.ɾa ŋɔ na ke.te se.a.se.a/) (This blue basket is beautiful.)
• Person 2: Io, sa sara vakaevei na kete? (/i.ɔ sa sa.ɾa va.ka.e.vei na ke.te/) (Yes, how beautiful is the basket?)
• Person 1: Sa sara vakalailai ga. (/sa sa.ɾa va.ka.lai.lai ŋa/) (It's just a little beautiful.)
• Person 2: Au rogoci iko! (/au ɾɔ.ŋɡɔ.ci i.kɔ/) (I hear you!)

Practice Exercise

To improve your Fijian vocabulary, practice using colors in different contexts. For example, describe the color of the sky, the color of your clothes, or the color of your favorite food.

Don't forget to use Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions if you need further help with Fijian vocabulary. You can also refer to the Vocabulary page to learn more words in Fijian.

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Sources

• Fijian Colors Flashcards | Quizlet
• Fijian Language (vosa Vakaviti) Colors Vocabulary Test | M(A)L ...
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