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In today's lesson, we will learn about colors in Samoan. Enjoy your learning journey with Polyglot Club!
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan Samoan] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to talk about colors in Samoan. Colors are an essential part of understanding and describing the world around us, and they play a vital role in Samoan culture.
 
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==Main Terms==
 
Here are some of the most common colors in Samoan:  
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Food|Food]], [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]] & [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]].</span>
==Why Learn Colors in Samoan?==
Colors are an essential part of communication and understanding the world around us. They are used to describe objects, nature, and even emotions. Samoan culture is also rich in symbolism, and colors play an important role in traditional Samoan tattoos, clothing, and arts.
 
==Basic Colors in Samoan==
Here are the basic colors in Samoan:


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! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
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| la'auvai || lah-ow-vye || Brown
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| uli'uli || oo-lee-oo-lee || Dark blue, purple
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! Word in Samoan !! Transliteration !! Translation in English
| meamea || may-ah-may-ah || Orange
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| lalolagi || lah-lah-lah-gee || sky blue
| lanu pola'oga || lah-noo poh-lah-ong-ah || Pink
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| lauulu || lah-oo-loo || purple
| loe || loh-eh || Red
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| mea || may-ah || black
| 'ele'ele || ehl-eh-eh-leh || Black
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| māmā || mah-mah || white
| tea || teh-ah || White
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| pulu || poo-loo || yellow
| lanu pupula || lah-noo poo-poo-lah || Purple
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| uliuli || oo-lee-oo-lee || grey
| lanu samasama || lah-noo s-mah-s-mah || Yellow
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| vai || vai || blue
| lanu momi || lah-noo moh-mee || Grey
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| vavalagi || vah-vah-lah-gee || green
| malamalama || mah-lah-mah-lah-mah || Brightness, light
|}
|}


==Dialogue==
Note: Remember to check the pronunciation guide to master the correct sounds.
Let's practice using these colors in a dialogue:  
 
==Advanced Colors in Samoan==
Here are some advanced colors in Samoan:
 
* Silver - Siliva
* Gold - Ola'ala
* Fuchsia - Fu'e
* Navy Blue - La'aua'i
* Olive Green - 'Afito'elagi
* Turquoise - Se'evae Masina
* Lavender - Keokeo Mea Mamao
 
==Using Colors in Context==
Colors can be used to describe anything from clothing to emotions. Here are some examples of how to use colors in sentences:
 
* O lo'u pusa tea. (My shirt is white.)
* 'O lo'u lipi loe. (My car is red.)
* 'Ua ou fia malamalama. (I want to be enlightened/bright.)
* Ou te fia fa'alogalelei i au la'auvai. (I want to decorate with brown.)
 
Dialogue:
* Person 1: 'O lou tui lanu meamea lea? ('Is your dress that color orange?')
* Person 2: 'A'ole, 'o la'u tui lanu lanu polaoga. (No, my dress is pink.)
 
==Fun Fact==
The color white in Samoan culture is not only associated with purity and cleanliness but also with the spiritual world. In Samoan and Polynesian mythology, ghosts and spirits are often depicted in white clothing or as white figures.
 
Learning colors is a fun and essential part of learning any language, and Samoan is no exception. Use the [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=104 Polyglot Club] website to connect with native speakers and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan/question questions] about Samoan Vocabulary or Samoan in general. You can also check out the Vocabulary section for more Samoan words.
 
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* '''Person 1''': O le mea ua uliuli? (oh lay may-ah wah oo-lee-oo-lee) – What is that grey?
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* '''Person 2''': O le tamaiti ua uliuli. (oh lay tah-mah-ee-tee wah oo-lee-oo-lee) – That is a grey child.
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* '''Person 1''': O le mea ua vai? (oh lay may-ah wah vai) – What is that blue?
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* '''Person 2''': O le tamaiti ua vai. (oh lay tah-mah-ee-tee wah vai) – That is a blue child.
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* '''Person 1''': O le mea ua lalolagi? (oh lay may-ah wah lah-lah-lah-gee) – What is that sky blue?
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* '''Person 2''': O le tamaiti ua lalolagi. (oh lay tah-mah-ee-tee wah lah-lah-lah-gee) – That is a sky blue child.
* '''Person 1''': O le mea ua lauulu? (oh lay may-ah wah lah-oo-loo) – What is that purple?
* '''Person 2''': O le tamaiti ua lauulu. (oh lay tah-mah-ee-tee wah lah-oo-loo) – That is a purple child.
* '''Person 1''': O le mea ua pulu? (oh lay may-ah wah poo-loo) – What is that yellow?
* '''Person 2''': O le tamaiti ua pulu. (oh lay tah-mah-ee-tee wah poo-loo) – That is a yellow child.
* '''Person 1''': O le mea ua māmā? (oh lay may-ah wah mah-mah) – What is that white?
* '''Person 2''': O le tamaiti ua māmā. (oh lay tah-mah-ee-tee wah mah-mah) – That is a white child.


==Related lessons==
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Body Parts|Body Parts]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Clothing|Clothing]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Foods|Foods]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]


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==Sources==
==Sources==
* https://www.omniglot.com/writing/samoan.htm (the Samoan language and its writing system)
* [https://languagedrops.com/word/en/english/samoan/topics/colors/ Words you need to know to talk about Colors in Samoan.]
* https://www.ethnologue.com/language/smo (the Samoan language and its dialects)
* [https://www.digitaldialects.com/Samoan.htm Learn Samoan games: free online language exercises]
* [https://www.hookedlansing.com/book/9798703048948 100 Manu Animals Coloring Book for Kids: English - Samoan Pages ...]
 
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Samoan Vocabulary - Colors

Hi Samoan learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to talk about colors in Samoan. Colors are an essential part of understanding and describing the world around us, and they play a vital role in Samoan culture.


Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Food, Clothes & How to say Good Bye?.

Why Learn Colors in Samoan?[edit | edit source]

Colors are an essential part of communication and understanding the world around us. They are used to describe objects, nature, and even emotions. Samoan culture is also rich in symbolism, and colors play an important role in traditional Samoan tattoos, clothing, and arts.

Basic Colors in Samoan[edit | edit source]

Here are the basic colors in Samoan:

Samoan Pronunciation English
la'auvai lah-ow-vye Brown
uli'uli oo-lee-oo-lee Dark blue, purple
meamea may-ah-may-ah Orange
lanu pola'oga lah-noo poh-lah-ong-ah Pink
loe loh-eh Red
'ele'ele ehl-eh-eh-leh Black
tea teh-ah White
lanu pupula lah-noo poo-poo-lah Purple
lanu samasama lah-noo s-mah-s-mah Yellow
lanu momi lah-noo moh-mee Grey
malamalama mah-lah-mah-lah-mah Brightness, light

Note: Remember to check the pronunciation guide to master the correct sounds.

Advanced Colors in Samoan[edit | edit source]

Here are some advanced colors in Samoan:

  • Silver - Siliva
  • Gold - Ola'ala
  • Fuchsia - Fu'e
  • Navy Blue - La'aua'i
  • Olive Green - 'Afito'elagi
  • Turquoise - Se'evae Masina
  • Lavender - Keokeo Mea Mamao

Using Colors in Context[edit | edit source]

Colors can be used to describe anything from clothing to emotions. Here are some examples of how to use colors in sentences:

  • O lo'u pusa tea. (My shirt is white.)
  • 'O lo'u lipi loe. (My car is red.)
  • 'Ua ou fia malamalama. (I want to be enlightened/bright.)
  • Ou te fia fa'alogalelei i au la'auvai. (I want to decorate with brown.)

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: 'O lou tui lanu meamea lea? ('Is your dress that color orange?')
  • Person 2: 'A'ole, 'o la'u tui lanu lanu polaoga. (No, my dress is pink.)

Fun Fact[edit | edit source]

The color white in Samoan culture is not only associated with purity and cleanliness but also with the spiritual world. In Samoan and Polynesian mythology, ghosts and spirits are often depicted in white clothing or as white figures.

Learning colors is a fun and essential part of learning any language, and Samoan is no exception. Use the Polyglot Club website to connect with native speakers and ask them any questions about Samoan Vocabulary or Samoan in general. You can also check out the Vocabulary section for more Samoan words.

➡ 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. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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