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== Introduction ==
Introduction:
In this lesson, we will delve into the topic of telling time in Fijian. Being able to express and understand time is an essential skill in any language, and it is no different in Fijian. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to ask and answer questions about the current time, and express time in hours and minutes. We will explore the vocabulary and grammar necessary for discussing time, and provide numerous examples to ensure a thorough understanding. Additionally, we will highlight any regional variations in the usage of time expressions, and share interesting cultural facts related to timekeeping in Fiji. So let's get started and learn how to tell time in Fijian!


In this lesson, you will learn how to tell time in Fijian. Telling time is an essential skill, especially when traveling or communicating with locals. Knowing the time and how to express it is crucial in everyday life, and it will help you plan your schedule, meet appointments, and catch public transportation. This lesson will cover how to ask and answer about the current time, how to express time in hours and minutes, and some interesting cultural information about time in Fiji.
== Asking About the Time ==
To ask "What time is it?" in Fijian, you can use the following phrase:


== Numbers and Time ==
'''E sa va'i na siga?'''


Before we dive into telling time, let's have a brief review of the numbers in Fijian. You can find more information about numbers in lesson 2, "Numbers 1-10."
Let's break down this question:


In Fijian, we use a 24-hour clock to express time. The word for time in Fijian is "gauna."
* '''E''' - This is a particle that indicates a question.
* '''sa va'i''' - This is the verb phrase that means "to be the time".
* '''na siga''' - This is the noun phrase that means "the time".


=== Telling Time ===
Here are a few examples of asking about the time:


To ask someone for the time, you can use the following phrases:
* '''E sa va'i na siga?''' - What time is it?
* "Sa gauna e dina?" - What time is it?
* '''E sa va'i na siga e tolu?''' - What time is it? (literally: What is the time three?)
* "Sa voli na gauna?" - What is the time?
* "Sa oti na nomu gauna?" - What is your time?


To answer these questions, you can use the following phrases:
In response to these questions, you can provide the time using the following format:
* "Sa ka lima na gauna." - It is five o'clock.
* "Sa vitu na gauna ni sa yakavi." - It is seven o'clock in the evening.
* "Sa tolu na gauna ruarua." - It is three forty-five.


The pattern for expressing time is as follows:
'''E va'i kei na <hour> kei na <minute>.'''


Hour + na gauna (of time) + minute (if applicable).
Here are a few examples of telling the time:


For example:
* '''E va'i kei na rua kei na tolu.''' - It is two thirty.
* '''E va'i kei na vitu kei na limasagavulu.''' - It is seven fifty.


* "Sa vitu na gauna" - It is seven o'clock.
'''Note:''' In Fijian, time is typically expressed using the 12-hour clock rather than the 24-hour clock. However, both systems are used in Fiji, so it is important to be familiar with both formats.
* "Sa vitu na gauna ruasagavulu" - It is seven twenty.
* "Sa vitu na gauna tini" - It is seven ten.


Tip: The word "ruarua" means "forty-five" in Fijian. It is formed by the words "rua" (two) and "rua" (two), hence two times forty-five.
== Vocabulary for Telling Time ==
Now let's learn the Fijian vocabulary for telling time. Here are the numbers from one to twelve:


=== Practice ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| dua || doo-ah || one
|-
| rua || roo-ah || two
|-
| tolu || toh-loo || three
|-
| va || vah || four
|-
| lima || lee-mah || five
|-
| ono || oh-noh || six
|-
| vitu || vee-too || seven
|-
| walu || wah-loo || eight
|-
| ciwa || thee-wah || nine
|-
| tini || tee-nee || ten
|-
| tini dua || tee-nee doo-ah || eleven
|-
| tini rua || tee-nee roo-ah || twelve
|}


Let's practice asking and answering about time in Fijian. Use the following prompts to make sentences:
These numbers will be the basis for expressing time in hours. To express time in minutes, you can use the following vocabulary:


1. Sa oti na nomu gauna?
{| class="wikitable"
2. Sa gauna e dina?
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
3. Sa lima na gauna ni sa yakavi.
|-
4. Sa vitu na gauna tini.
| tini dua || tee-nee doo-ah || one minute
5. Sa tolu na gauna rautini.
|-
6. Sa ka ono na gauna ni sa mataka.
| tini rua || tee-nee roo-ah || two minutes
7. Sa voli na gauna?
|-
| tini tolu || tee-nee toh-loo || three minutes
|-
| tini va || tee-nee vah || four minutes
|-
| tini lima || tee-nee lee-mah || five minutes
|-
| tini ono || tee-nee oh-noh || six minutes
|-
| tini vitu || tee-nee vee-too || seven minutes
|-
| tini walu || tee-nee wah-loo || eight minutes
|-
| tini ciwa || tee-nee thee-wah || nine minutes
|-
| tini tini || tee-nee tee-nee || ten minutes
|-
| tini tini dua || tee-nee tee-nee doo-ah || eleven minutes
|-
| tini tini rua || tee-nee tee-nee roo-ah || twelve minutes
|-
| tini tini tolu || tee-nee tee-nee toh-loo || thirteen minutes
|-
| tini tini va || tee-nee tee-nee vah || fourteen minutes
|-
| tini tini lima || tee-nee tee-nee lee-mah || fifteen minutes
|-
| tini tini ono || tee-nee tee-nee oh-noh || sixteen minutes
|-
| tini tini vitu || tee-nee tee-nee vee-too || seventeen minutes
|-
| tini tini walu || tee-nee tee-nee wah-loo || eighteen minutes
|-
| tini tini ciwa || tee-nee tee-nee thee-wah || nineteen minutes
|-
| dua na kaono || doo-ah nah kah-oh-noh || twenty minutes
|-
| rua na kaono || roo-ah nah kah-oh-noh || thirty minutes
|-
| tolu na kaono || toh-loo nah kah-oh-noh || forty minutes
|-
| va na kaono || vah nah kah-oh-noh || fifty minutes
|-
| dua na siga || doo-ah nah see-gah || one hour
|-
| rua na siga || roo-ah nah see-gah || two hours
|-
| tolu na siga || toh-loo nah see-gah || three hours
|-
| va na siga || vah nah see-gah || four hours
|-
| lima na siga || lee-mah nah see-gah || five hours
|-
| ono na siga || oh-noh nah see-gah || six hours
|-
| vitu na siga || vee-too nah see-gah || seven hours
|-
| walu na siga || wah-loo nah see-gah || eight hours
|-
| ciwa na siga || thee-wah nah see-gah || nine hours
|-
| tini na siga || tee-nee nah see-gah || ten hours
|-
| dua na siga dua na kaono || doo-ah nah see-gah doo-ah nah kah-oh-noh || one hour twenty minutes
|-
| rua na siga dua na kaono || roo-ah nah see-gah doo-ah nah kah-oh-noh || two hours twenty minutes
|}


Check your answers below:
== Cultural Insight ==
In Fijian culture, time is often perceived in a more relaxed and flexible manner compared to Western cultures. Punctuality is valued, but there is also an understanding that time is not always strictly adhered to. This is especially true in more rural or remote areas of Fiji, where the pace of life is slower and more laid-back. It is important to keep this cultural context in mind when discussing time in Fijian, and to be mindful of the fact that flexibility and patience may be required. Additionally, the concept of "Fiji time" is often used to describe the relaxed attitude towards timekeeping in the country. This can be seen as both a charming aspect of Fijian culture and a reminder to embrace a more relaxed approach to time in certain situations.


1. What is your time?
== Practice Exercises ==
2. What time is it?
Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Try to answer the following questions and provide the time in Fijian. The answers will be provided after each question for you to check your understanding.
3. It is five o'clock in the evening.
4. It is seven ten.
5. It is three fifteen.
6. It is six o'clock in the morning.
7. What is the time?


Great job! Keep practicing.
1. E sa va'i na siga?
Answer: The answer will depend on the current time. For example, if the time is 2:30, the answer would be "E va'i kei na rua kei na tolu."


=== Cultural Information ===
2. E sa va'i na siga e lima na siga?
Answer: The answer will depend on the current time. For example, if the time is 6:15, the answer would be "E va'i kei na ono na siga tini tini lima."


In Fijian culture, time is not always strictly adhered to. Being on time is important, but it is not uncommon for people to run late or to take their time in completing tasks. Fijians are known for their relaxed and laid-back attitude, and this is reflected in their concept of time.
3. E sa va'i na siga e tini na siga dua na kaono?
Answer: The answer will depend on the current time. For example, if the time is 10:20, the answer would be "E va'i kei na tini na siga dua na kaono."


In traditional Fijian society, time was measured by the sun and the moon, and there were no clocks or watches. The daily cycle was marked by different activities, such as farming, fishing, and hunting.
== Solutions ==
1. E va'i kei na rua kei na tolu.
2. E va'i kei na ono na siga tini tini lima.
3. E va'i kei na tini na siga dua na kaono.


Today, Fiji has adopted the Western system of time measurement, but the traditional concept of time still holds a significant place in Fijian culture. Fijians value relationships and social interactions, and they prioritize spending time with family and friends over strict adherence to schedules and deadlines.
Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on telling time in Fijian. You have learned how to ask and answer questions about the current time, and express time in hours and minutes. Keep practicing and reinforcing your knowledge of time expressions, and remember to be mindful of the cultural context when discussing time in Fiji. Vinaka vakalevu (thank you) for joining this lesson, and we hope to see you in the next one!
 
== Conclusion ==
 
In this lesson, you learned how to tell time in Fijian, including how to ask and answer about the current time, and how to express time in hours and minutes. You also learned some interesting cultural information about time in Fiji, which will help you understand and appreciate Fijian culture better. Keep practicing and use this newfound skill to engage with locals and make the most of your time in Fiji. Vinaka vakalevu!  


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* [[Language/Fijian/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
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Fijian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Numbers and Time → Telling Time

Introduction: In this lesson, we will delve into the topic of telling time in Fijian. Being able to express and understand time is an essential skill in any language, and it is no different in Fijian. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to ask and answer questions about the current time, and express time in hours and minutes. We will explore the vocabulary and grammar necessary for discussing time, and provide numerous examples to ensure a thorough understanding. Additionally, we will highlight any regional variations in the usage of time expressions, and share interesting cultural facts related to timekeeping in Fiji. So let's get started and learn how to tell time in Fijian!

Asking About the Time[edit | edit source]

To ask "What time is it?" in Fijian, you can use the following phrase:

E sa va'i na siga?

Let's break down this question:

  • E - This is a particle that indicates a question.
  • sa va'i - This is the verb phrase that means "to be the time".
  • na siga - This is the noun phrase that means "the time".

Here are a few examples of asking about the time:

  • E sa va'i na siga? - What time is it?
  • E sa va'i na siga e tolu? - What time is it? (literally: What is the time three?)

In response to these questions, you can provide the time using the following format:

E va'i kei na <hour> kei na <minute>.

Here are a few examples of telling the time:

  • E va'i kei na rua kei na tolu. - It is two thirty.
  • E va'i kei na vitu kei na limasagavulu. - It is seven fifty.

Note: In Fijian, time is typically expressed using the 12-hour clock rather than the 24-hour clock. However, both systems are used in Fiji, so it is important to be familiar with both formats.

Vocabulary for Telling Time[edit | edit source]

Now let's learn the Fijian vocabulary for telling time. Here are the numbers from one to twelve:

Fijian Pronunciation English
dua doo-ah one
rua roo-ah two
tolu toh-loo three
va vah four
lima lee-mah five
ono oh-noh six
vitu vee-too seven
walu wah-loo eight
ciwa thee-wah nine
tini tee-nee ten
tini dua tee-nee doo-ah eleven
tini rua tee-nee roo-ah twelve

These numbers will be the basis for expressing time in hours. To express time in minutes, you can use the following vocabulary:

Fijian Pronunciation English
tini dua tee-nee doo-ah one minute
tini rua tee-nee roo-ah two minutes
tini tolu tee-nee toh-loo three minutes
tini va tee-nee vah four minutes
tini lima tee-nee lee-mah five minutes
tini ono tee-nee oh-noh six minutes
tini vitu tee-nee vee-too seven minutes
tini walu tee-nee wah-loo eight minutes
tini ciwa tee-nee thee-wah nine minutes
tini tini tee-nee tee-nee ten minutes
tini tini dua tee-nee tee-nee doo-ah eleven minutes
tini tini rua tee-nee tee-nee roo-ah twelve minutes
tini tini tolu tee-nee tee-nee toh-loo thirteen minutes
tini tini va tee-nee tee-nee vah fourteen minutes
tini tini lima tee-nee tee-nee lee-mah fifteen minutes
tini tini ono tee-nee tee-nee oh-noh sixteen minutes
tini tini vitu tee-nee tee-nee vee-too seventeen minutes
tini tini walu tee-nee tee-nee wah-loo eighteen minutes
tini tini ciwa tee-nee tee-nee thee-wah nineteen minutes
dua na kaono doo-ah nah kah-oh-noh twenty minutes
rua na kaono roo-ah nah kah-oh-noh thirty minutes
tolu na kaono toh-loo nah kah-oh-noh forty minutes
va na kaono vah nah kah-oh-noh fifty minutes
dua na siga doo-ah nah see-gah one hour
rua na siga roo-ah nah see-gah two hours
tolu na siga toh-loo nah see-gah three hours
va na siga vah nah see-gah four hours
lima na siga lee-mah nah see-gah five hours
ono na siga oh-noh nah see-gah six hours
vitu na siga vee-too nah see-gah seven hours
walu na siga wah-loo nah see-gah eight hours
ciwa na siga thee-wah nah see-gah nine hours
tini na siga tee-nee nah see-gah ten hours
dua na siga dua na kaono doo-ah nah see-gah doo-ah nah kah-oh-noh one hour twenty minutes
rua na siga dua na kaono roo-ah nah see-gah doo-ah nah kah-oh-noh two hours twenty minutes

Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]

In Fijian culture, time is often perceived in a more relaxed and flexible manner compared to Western cultures. Punctuality is valued, but there is also an understanding that time is not always strictly adhered to. This is especially true in more rural or remote areas of Fiji, where the pace of life is slower and more laid-back. It is important to keep this cultural context in mind when discussing time in Fijian, and to be mindful of the fact that flexibility and patience may be required. Additionally, the concept of "Fiji time" is often used to describe the relaxed attitude towards timekeeping in the country. This can be seen as both a charming aspect of Fijian culture and a reminder to embrace a more relaxed approach to time in certain situations.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Try to answer the following questions and provide the time in Fijian. The answers will be provided after each question for you to check your understanding.

1. E sa va'i na siga? Answer: The answer will depend on the current time. For example, if the time is 2:30, the answer would be "E va'i kei na rua kei na tolu."

2. E sa va'i na siga e lima na siga? Answer: The answer will depend on the current time. For example, if the time is 6:15, the answer would be "E va'i kei na ono na siga tini tini lima."

3. E sa va'i na siga e tini na siga dua na kaono? Answer: The answer will depend on the current time. For example, if the time is 10:20, the answer would be "E va'i kei na tini na siga dua na kaono."

Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. E va'i kei na rua kei na tolu. 2. E va'i kei na ono na siga tini tini lima. 3. E va'i kei na tini na siga dua na kaono.

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on telling time in Fijian. You have learned how to ask and answer questions about the current time, and express time in hours and minutes. Keep practicing and reinforcing your knowledge of time expressions, and remember to be mindful of the cultural context when discussing time in Fiji. Vinaka vakalevu (thank you) for joining this lesson, and we hope to see you in the next one!

Table of Contents - Fijian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Possession


Numbers and Time


Basic Sentence Structure


Family and Relationships


Fijian Etiquette


Food and Dining


Questions and Interrogatives


Travel and Transportation


Fijian Festivals and Celebrations


Adjectives and Adverbs


Weather and Seasons


Fijian Music and Dance


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Work and Professions


Fijian Sports and Recreation


Imperatives and Requests


Shopping and Money



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