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Samoan Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Samoan learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on one of the most important verbs in any language - the verb "to be". In Samoan, this verb is expressed through a marker called "O le". It may seem simple, but there are some intricacies to its use that we will explore in depth in this lesson.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Negation & How to Use Have.

Overview of "O le"[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into the details of how "O le" is used, let's take a look at some general information about this marker:

"O le" is used to express the verb "to be"
"O le" is always followed by a noun or pronoun
"O le" can be used to indicate identity, location, state, time, and possession

Now, let's take a closer look at each of these uses.

Identity[edit | edit source]

"O le" is used to identify someone or something. For example:

Samoan	Pronunciation	English
O le aiga nei	oh-leh ah-ee-gah nay	This is the family

Location[edit | edit source]

"O le" is used to indicate the location of someone or something. For example:

Samoan	Pronunciation	English
O le vasega ua maliliu i le pisinisi	oh-leh vah-seh-gah oo-ah mah-lee-lee-oo ee leh pee-see-nee-see	The department store is down the street

State[edit | edit source]

"O le" is used to indicate someone or something's state or condition. For example:

Samoan	Pronunciation	English
O le fatu ua mamoe i luga o le fa'ato'aga	oh-leh fah-too oo-ah mah-moh-eh ee loo-gah oh leh fah-ah-toh-ah-gah	The rock is sleeping on the beach

Time[edit | edit source]

"O le" is used to indicate time. For example:

Samoan	Pronunciation	English
O le taeao lea	oh-leh tah-eh-ah-oh leh-ah	It is morning

Possession[edit | edit source]

"O le" is used to indicate possession. For example:

Samoan	Pronunciation	English
O le tama ua mamoe i lo matua	oh-leh tah-ma oo-ah mah-moh-eh ee loh ma-too-ah	The boy is sleeping in his parent's bed

"O le" in Action: Dialogues[edit | edit source]

Let's look at some dialogues that use "O le" in different contexts.

Dialogue 1: Identity[edit | edit source]

Person 1: O le tino lena? (oh-leh tee-noh leh-nah?) (Is this your body?)
Person 2: Ioe, o le tino lena. (ee-oh-eh, oh-leh tee-noh leh-nah.) (Yes, this is my body.)

In this dialogue, "O le" is used to verify the identity of the body.

Dialogue 2: Location[edit | edit source]

Person 1: O le kuka lea o le aiga nei? (oh-leh koo-kah leh-ah oh-leh ah-ee-gah nay?) (Where is the family cooking?)
Person 2: O le kuka lea i le faleaitu. (oh-leh koo-kah leh-ah ee leh fah-leh-ah-ee-too.) (The family is cooking in the kitchen.)

In this dialogue, "O le" is used to indicate the location of the family's cooking activity.

Dialogue 3: State[edit | edit source]

Person 1: O le siapo lena? (oh-leh see-ah-poh leh-nah?) (Is this your siapo?)
Person 2: Ioe, o le siapo lena. Ua le fa'amoemoe le siapo. (ee-oh-eh, oh-leh see-ah-poh leh-nah. oo-ah leh fah-ah-moh-eh-moh-eh leh see-ah-poh.) (Yes, this is my siapo. The siapo isn't being used right now.)

In this dialogue, "O le" is used to verify the identity of the siapo, and to indicate its current state of not being used.

Dialogue 4: Time[edit | edit source]

Person 1: O le ao lea? (oh-leh ah-oh leh-ah?) (Is it day?)
Person 2: Leai, o le po lea. (leh-ah-ee, oh-leh poh leh-ah.) (No, it's night.)

In this dialogue, "O le" is used to determine the time of day.

Dialogue 5: Possession[edit | edit source]

Person 1: O le gafa lena? (oh-leh gah-fah leh-nah?) (Is this your tool?)
Person 2: Le ua, o le gafa a lau tina. (leh-oo-ah, oh-leh gah-fah ah la-oo tee-nah.) (No, this is your mother's tool.)

In this dialogue, "O le" is used to identify the owner of the tool.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

"O le" is a powerful marker in Samoan that is used to express the verb "to be". Remember that "O le" is always followed by a noun or pronoun, and can be used to indicate identity, location, state, time, and possession. Use these rules and examples to help you navigate the Samoan language with ease.

To further improve your Samoan Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ 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. 😎

Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: Adjectives & Plurals.

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 <div class="pg_page_title">Samoan Grammar - How to Use "Be"</div>
-Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan Samoan] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Samoan. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. __TOC__
-== Introduction ==
+Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan Samoan] learners! 😊<br>
-The verb "be" is one of the most important verbs in any language. It is used to describe a state or condition of something or someone. In Samoan, the verb "be" is expressed in different ways depending on the context.
+In this lesson, we will focus on one of the most important verbs in any language - the verb "to be". In Samoan, this verb is expressed through a marker called "O le". It may seem simple, but there are some intricacies to its use that we will explore in depth in this lesson.
-== Forms of the Verb "Be" ==
+__TOC__
-The verb "be" in Samoan has three forms: o le, e le, and ua. Each form has a different meaning and is used in different contexts.
-=== O le ===
-The form o le is used to describe a permanent state or condition. It is used to describe something that is true all the time or something that is not likely to change. For example:
-* O le tamaiti ia - He is a child
+<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Negation|Negation]] & [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]].</span>
-* O le matai ia - He is a chief
+== Overview of "O le" ==
-* O le fa'alupega ia - He is a teacher
-=== E le ===
+Before we dive into the details of how "O le" is used, let's take a look at some general information about this marker:
-The form e le is used to describe a temporary state or condition. It is used to describe something that is true at the moment but may change in the future. For example:
-* E le tamaiti ia - He is a child (at the moment)
+* "O le" is used to express the verb "to be"
-* E le matai ia - He is a chief (at the moment)
+* "O le" is always followed by a noun or pronoun
-* E le fa'alupega ia - He is a teacher (at the moment)
+* "O le" can be used to indicate identity, location, state, time, and possession
-=== Ua ===
+Now, let's take a closer look at each of these uses.
-The form ua is used to describe a past state or condition. It is used to describe something that was true in the past but is no longer true. For example:
-* Ua tamaiti ia - He was a child
+=== Identity ===
-* Ua matai ia - He was a chief
-* Ua fa'alupega ia - He was a teacher
-== Examples ==
+"O le" is used to identify someone or something. For example:
-To help you understand how to use the verb "be" in Samoan, here are some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
+! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+| O le aiga nei || oh-leh ah-ee-gah nay || This is the family
+|}
+=== Location ===
+"O le" is used to indicate the location of someone or something. For example:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| O le vasega ua maliliu i le pisinisi || oh-leh vah-seh-gah oo-ah mah-lee-lee-oo ee leh pee-see-nee-see || The department store is down the street
+|}
+=== State ===
+"O le" is used to indicate someone or something's state or condition. For example:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| O le tamaiti ia || oh lay tah-mah-ee-tee ee-ah || He is a child
+| O le fatu ua mamoe i luga o le fa'ato'aga || oh-leh fah-too oo-ah mah-moh-eh ee loo-gah oh leh fah-ah-toh-ah-gah || The rock is sleeping on the beach
+|}
+=== Time ===
+"O le" is used to indicate time. For example:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| E le matai ia || ay lay mah-tie ee-ah || He is a chief (at the moment)
+| O le taeao lea || oh-leh tah-eh-ah-oh leh-ah || It is morning
+|}
+=== Possession ===
+"O le" is used to indicate possession. For example:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Ua fa'alupega ia || ooh-ah fah-ah-loo-pay-gah ee-ah || He was a teacher
+| O le tama ua mamoe i lo matua || oh-leh tah-ma oo-ah mah-moh-eh ee loh ma-too-ah || The boy is sleeping in his parent's bed
 |}
-== Dialogue ==
+== "O le" in Action: Dialogues ==
-Here is a dialogue to help you understand how to use the verb "be" in context:
+Let's look at some dialogues that use "O le" in different contexts.
-* Person 1: O le tamaiti ia? (Is he a child?)
+=== Dialogue 1: Identity ===
-* Person 2: Ae, o le tamaiti ia. (Yes, he is a child.)
-* Person 1: E le matai ia? (Is he a chief?)
+* Person 1: O le tino lena? (oh-leh tee-noh leh-nah?) (Is this your body?)
-* Person 2: Ae, e le matai ia. (Yes, he is a chief.)
+* Person 2: Ioe, o le tino lena. (ee-oh-eh, oh-leh tee-noh leh-nah.) (Yes, this is my body.)
-* Person 1: Ua fa'alupega ia? (Was he a teacher?)
-* Person 2: Ae, ua fa'alupega ia. (Yes, he was a teacher.)
+In this dialogue, "O le" is used to verify the identity of the body.
+=== Dialogue 2: Location ===
+* Person 1: O le kuka lea o le aiga nei? (oh-leh koo-kah leh-ah oh-leh ah-ee-gah nay?) (Where is the family cooking?)
+* Person 2: O le kuka lea i le faleaitu. (oh-leh koo-kah leh-ah ee leh fah-leh-ah-ee-too.) (The family is cooking in the kitchen.)
+In this dialogue, "O le" is used to indicate the location of the family's cooking activity.
+=== Dialogue 3: State ===
+* Person 1: O le siapo lena? (oh-leh see-ah-poh leh-nah?) (Is this your siapo?)
+* Person 2: Ioe, o le siapo lena. Ua le fa'amoemoe le siapo. (ee-oh-eh, oh-leh see-ah-poh leh-nah. oo-ah leh fah-ah-moh-eh-moh-eh leh see-ah-poh.) (Yes, this is my siapo. The siapo isn't being used right now.)
+In this dialogue, "O le" is used to verify the identity of the siapo, and to indicate its current state of not being used.
+=== Dialogue 4: Time ===
+* Person 1: O le ao lea? (oh-leh ah-oh leh-ah?) (Is it day?)
+* Person 2: Leai, o le po lea. (leh-ah-ee, oh-leh poh leh-ah.) (No, it's night.)
+In this dialogue, "O le" is used to determine the time of day.
+=== Dialogue 5: Possession ===
+* Person 1: O le gafa lena? (oh-leh gah-fah leh-nah?) (Is this your tool?)
+* Person 2: Le ua, o le gafa a lau tina. (leh-oo-ah, oh-leh gah-fah ah la-oo tee-nah.) (No, this is your mother's tool.)
+In this dialogue, "O le" is used to identify the owner of the tool.
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "be" in Samoan. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. To improve your [[Language/Samoan|Samoan]] [[Language/Samoan/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=104 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan/question questions]!
+"O le" is a powerful marker in Samoan that is used to express the verb "to be". Remember that "O le" is always followed by a noun or pronoun, and can be used to indicate identity, location, state, time, and possession. Use these rules and examples to help you navigate the Samoan language with ease.
+To further improve your [[Language/Samoan|Samoan]] [[Language/Samoan/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=104 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan/question questions]!
 <hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
+<span link>Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] & [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]].</span>
 {{#seo:
 |title=Samoan Grammar - How to Use "Be"
-|keywords=Samoan, grammar, be, verb, o le, e le, ua, forms, sentence, dialogue
+|keywords=Samoan grammar, O le, Samoan language, identity, location, state, time, possession
-|description=In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Samoan. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Samoan marker "O le" to express the verb "to be" in various contexts such as identity, location, state, time, and possession.
 }}
+==Other Lessons==
-==Related Lessons==
+* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
+* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
 * [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
-* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
+* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
-* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
 * [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
 * [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
-* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
 * [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
 * [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
+<span class='maj'></span>
+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoan_language Samoan language - Wikipedia]
+* [http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/anthro/faculty/ochs/articles/Ochs_1986_From_Feeling.pdf 12. From feelings to grammar: a Samoan case study]
+* [http://learn101.org/samoan_grammar.php Samoan Grammar | LEARN101.ORG]
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+<span links></span>

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Contents

Overview of "O le"[edit | edit source]

Identity[edit | edit source]

Location[edit | edit source]

State[edit | edit source]

Time[edit | edit source]

Possession[edit | edit source]

"O le" in Action: Dialogues[edit | edit source]

Dialogue 1: Identity[edit | edit source]

Dialogue 2: Location[edit | edit source]

Dialogue 3: State[edit | edit source]

Dialogue 4: Time[edit | edit source]

Dialogue 5: Possession[edit | edit source]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

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Difference between revisions of "Language/Samoan/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be"

Latest revision as of 22:18, 27 March 2023

Overview of "O le"[edit | edit source]

Identity[edit | edit source]

Location[edit | edit source]

State[edit | edit source]

Time[edit | edit source]

Possession[edit | edit source]

"O le" in Action: Dialogues[edit | edit source]

Dialogue 1: Identity[edit | edit source]

Dialogue 2: Location[edit | edit source]

Dialogue 3: State[edit | edit source]

Dialogue 4: Time[edit | edit source]

Dialogue 5: Possession[edit | edit source]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

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