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Fijian Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions

Hi Fijian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about feelings and emotions in Fijian. As we dive into this topic, we will not only learn how to express our emotions but also learn some cultural information and interesting facts that will help us better understand the Fijian way of life. To further improve your vocabulary, don't forget to check out the Find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have about the Fijian language. 😃

Basic Emotions

Let's begin with some basic emotions.

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
Veitokoni	veh-ee-toh-koh-nee	Sad
Marau	mah-rah-oo	Happy
Veimataqali	veh-ee-mah-tah-ngah-lee	Angry/Irate
Veilasipi	veh-ee-lah-see-pee	Afraid
Veitaravi	veh-ee-tah-rah-vee	Worried
Veivakararavi	veh-ee-vah-kah-rah-rah-vee	Anxious
Veikilai	veh-ee-kee-lah-ee	Ashamed

Dialogue

• Person 1: "Au sa marau vakalevu ni'u sa raica iko!" (I'm very happy to see you!)
• Person 2: "Au sa marau vakalevu talega sa soti mada yani iko mai vei au!" (I'm also very happy to finally meet you!)

Describing Emotions

Now that we know some basic emotions, let's learn how to describe them.

Happy

When someone is truly happy or content with their situation, they may say "Au sa marau vaka levu."

Sad

On the contrary,someone who is very sad may say "E sega ni vinaka na noqu yalo."

Angry/Irate

When you are really mad, you can say "Na noqu loma e sega ni dodonu."

Afraid

If you get scared in a scary movie, you can say "E yalovinakaqu sa beci kina na tamata i na ivakatakilakila."

Worried/Anxious

If you are worried about something important, you can say "E kilikili au me'u veivakararavi tu ka vuetaki na leqa."

Ashamed

If you do something embarrassing, you may feel ashamed and say "Au sa veikilai."

Cultural Information and Fun Facts

- In Fijian culture, it is not always socially acceptable to express your emotions in public. Instead, it is more common to keep your feelings to yourself and only share them with those very close to you. - In traditional Fijian society, feeling angry or irate was often a sign of weakness and lack of control. For this reason, Fijians often try to avoid showing anger in public. - on the other hand, happiness is celebrated and praised in Fijian culture. They believe that showing happiness attracts more blessings to their life. - Fijians are also known for their hospitality and warm, welcoming nature. It is common for visitors to be invited into homes for traditional Fijian feasts, known as "Lovo" or "Kava," which are shared with family and friends. - The national symbol of Fiji is a palm tree, which represents peace and tranquility.

Conclusion

That's it for this lesson on Fijian vocabulary for feelings and emotions. Remember to keep practicing and using these phrases to better understand the Fijian people and culture. To improve your Fijian [1], you can check out the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Sources

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