Language/Fijian/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week

Fijian Vocabulary - Days of the Week

Hi Fijian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on learning the days of the week in Fijian. Knowing the days of the week is essential to everyday communication, from scheduling appointments to making plans with friends. Let's get started!

After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you:Greetings, Drinks, Geography & Health.

Vocabulary

Here are the seven days of the week in Fijian:

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
Sigavou	see-ngah-vo	Monday
Vakarairiki	vah-kah-rye-ree-kee	Tuesday
Vakarauvula	vah-kah-row-voo-la	Wednesday
Vakarere	vah-kah-reh-reh	Thursday
Vakalailai	vah-kah-lah-ee-lah-ee	Friday
Vakaraitaki	vah-kah-rye-tah-kee	Saturday
Sigatabu	see-ngah-tah-boo	Sunday

To help you remember the days of the week, try making a mnemonic or using an analogy. For example, you can remember "Vakarauvula" (Wednesday) by thinking of it as the day when you "row" through the middle of the week. Or, you can associate "Vakalailai" (Friday) with the end of the work week, when you can finally "lie" down and relax.

Dialogue

To see these words in context, let's look at a dialogue between two friends, Sita and Ravi:

• Sita: Bula Ravi! Sigavou dina ga ni sa kilai kina?
  

 (Hi Ravi! Do you know what day it is today?)

• Ravi: Bula Sita! Sigavou na siga, sa kilai tu.
  

 (Hi Sita! Today is Monday, I know.)

• Sita: Au via veivosaki ka’u iko me baleta na lako ki Viti no kina kecega na siga e na wiki?
  

 (I want to talk to you about your trip to Fiji, what day during the week is best?)
 

• Ravi: Sa dredre tiko, but au sa wawa ga ni na vula ko vakalailai ena wiki sa mai.
  

 (It's hard to say, but I'm thinking Friday might work.)

Cultural Insights

In Fijian culture, the days of the week are not just a practical tool for scheduling, but they also hold symbolic meaning. For example, "Sigavou" (Monday) is associated with new beginnings and fresh starts, while "Vakalailai" (Friday) marks the end of the working week and is traditionally a time for relaxation and socializing. Additionally, in traditional Fijian society, some cultural events and ceremonies were held on specific days of the week, such as "Sigatabu" (Sunday) which was a day for religious observance and family gatherings.

Conclusion

Now that you've learned the days of the week in Fijian, try using them in conversation or writing them down to help you remember. To further improve your Fijian vocabulary, be sure to check out our Vocabulary page. And if you need additional help, consider reaching out to native speakers and ask them any questions. Let's keep learning!

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Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages:Fruits, Feelings and Emotions, How to Say Hello and Greetings & Colors.

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Sources

• Fijian Words for Days of the week - Learn Fijian
• How To Say Days Of The Week In Fijian + Bonus Vocab - Lingalot