Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi Samoan learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn the vocabulary for the Days of the Week in Samoan. Knowing the days of the week is essential if you want to have basic conversations about your daily activities or make plans with people. As always, we will add some interesting facts about Samoan culture to make it more engaging! 🤓
Introduction[edit | edit source]
The Samoan language is one of the oldest Polynesian languages that exist. It has a rich cultural heritage and is spoken by approximately 200,000 speakers. With our Polyglot Club community, you can find native speakers and practice your Samoan language skills! If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments section below.
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson:Food, Education & Colors.
Days of the Week[edit | edit source]
In Samoan, the days of the week are borrowed terms from English. They follow the same order as in English and are relatively easy to learn.
Here is the Samoan vocabulary for the Days of the Week:
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Aso Gafua | a-so ga-foo-a | Monday |
| Aso Lua | a-so lu-a | Tuesday |
| Aso Lulu | a-so lu-lu | Wednesday |
| Aso Tofi | a-so to-fi | Thursday |
| Aso Fa'aaliga | a-so fa-a-a-li-ga | Friday |
| Aso To'ana'i | a-so to-a-na-ee | Saturday |
| Aso Sa | a-so sa | Sunday |
Some Samoan cultural facts:
- Sunday is known as a sacred day in Samoan culture, where the majority of the population is Christian. It is a day of rest and worship, and many businesses remain closed.
- In Samoan culture, extended families are highly valued, and gatherings are frequent. Sunday is a day where families come together to share a meal and spend time together.
Now, let's see some examples so you can learn how to use these words in context:
Dialogue:
- Person 1: O iai le kesi i Aso Gafua? (What's on Monday?)
- Person 2: O le tausaga lea mo le fa'amoemoe i se tasi o atunu'u. (That is the deadline for applying to one of the universities.)
- Person 1: E leai se su'ega i lenei Aso fa'aaliga? (Any plans for this Friday?)
- Person 2: Ou te toe fa'atali i le fa'amoemoe lea mo le amataga o le vaiaso fou. (I'm waiting for the results for the beginning of the new week.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Now, you know how to say the days of the week in Samoan. To improve your Samoan Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to check the Vocabulary section for more words to learn.
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages:Greetings, How to say Good Bye? & Clothes.
Videos[edit | edit source]
Days of the Week in Samoan | Samoan Basics - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Samoan Language 102-A More common conversations & Days of ...[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Date & Time Phrases - Samoan Language Resources
- Days of the Week in Samoan [Audio and Video - Gagana Samoana]
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