Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transportation

Samoan → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Travel and Transportation → Modes of Transportation

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn the Samoan words for various modes of transportation. Being able to communicate about transportation is an essential part of traveling and can help you navigate unfamiliar areas.

Whether you are taking a car, bus, train, or airplane, it is important to know the relevant vocabulary to get around efficiently. Samoan has a variety of words for different types of transportation, so let's get started!

Cars

Basic Car Vocabulary

Cars are a popular mode of transportation in Samoa. Here are some of the most common Samoan words for cars:

Samoan	Pronunciation	English
valea'utu	vah-leh-ah-oo-too	car
'ave	ah-veh	to have, to take (depending on context)
ta'avale	tah-ah-vah-leh	automobile
pasi	pah-see	bus

Parts of a Car

Here are some Samoan words for the parts of a car:

Samoan	Pronunciation	English
va'a	vah-ah	vehicle, car
fa'amaluina	fah-ah-mah-loo-ee-nah	seatbelt
'upu fa'atusa	oo-poo fah-ah-too-sah	gearshift
opesi	oh-peh-see	brakes
fa'amuamua	fah-ah-moo-ah-moo-ah	gas pedal
to'a	toh-ah	steering wheel

Buses

Buses are a popular mode of public transportation in Samoa. Here are some of the most common Samoan words for buses:

Samoan	Pronunciation	English
pasi	pah-see	bus
fa'amalamu le pasi	fah-ah-mah-lah-moo leh pah-see	bus stop

Trains

Trains are not a common mode of transportation in Samoa, but it is still useful to know some basic vocabulary:

Samoan	Pronunciation	English
le ta'avale fese'ese'e	leh tah-ah-vah-leh feh-seh-eh-seh-eh	train
'imi tauto'a	ee-mee tah-oo-toh-ah	train station

Airplanes

Basic Airplane Vocabulary

Air travel is an important part of modern transportation, and it is useful to learn the relevant vocabulary. Here are some of the most common Samoan words for airplanes:

Samoan	Pronunciation	English
'ele'ele malaga	eh-leh-eh-leh mal-ah-gah	airplane
ka'iga malaga	kah-ee-ngah mal-ah-gah	airport
'upu susū	oo-poo sue-sue	check-in
pulūtetia	poo-loo-teh-shee-ah	boarding

Parts of an Airplane

Here are some Samoan words for the parts of an airplane:

Samoan	Pronunciation	English
seate	seh-ah-teh	seat
fa'amaluina valeapu	fah-ah-mah-loo-ee-nah vah-leh-ah-poo	seatbelt
tala'afa	tah-lah-ah-fah	tray table
masini pisi	mah-see-nee pee-see	jet engine
finauga	fee-nah-oo-ngah	wing

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the basic vocabulary for modes of transportation in Samoan. Remember to practice these words and phrases to become more confident when communicating about transportation.

As you progress in your Samoan language learning journey, you can expand your vocabulary by learning more specific words related to different forms of transportation. Learning about different cultures and their transportation systems can also increase your appreciation for diversity and help you become a more culturally aware traveler.

Table of Contents - Samoan Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Status

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Verb Conjugation and Tense

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Questions and Negation

• Asking Questions
• Negative Statements

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Samoan Traditions and Customs

• Traditional Celebrations
• Customs and Etiquette

Other Lessons

• Family
• Express Surprise
• Relationship Status
• Drinks
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Eating Out
• Animals
• Food
• Days of the Week
• Health