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Welcome to this exciting lesson on telling time in Fijian! Understanding how to express time is crucial for daily communication, whether you're planning a meeting, scheduling a meal, or simply catching up with friends. In Fijian culture, time is often intertwined with daily life, and knowing how to tell it can help you feel more at home when interacting with locals.
In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:
* Understanding the Fijian terms for hours and minutes
* How to ask for the time and respond to such questions
* Expressing time in different contexts, including formal and informal settings
The structure of our lesson will include:
1. Basic vocabulary related to time
2. How to ask and answer questions about time


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3. Examples to illustrate each point
 
4. Exercises to practice what you've learned
 
Without further ado, let's dive into the world of Fijian time-telling!


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== Introduction ==
=== Basic Vocabulary ===
 
To start, let's familiarize ourselves with some essential words and phrases related to time. Understanding these terms will serve as the foundation for our discussions.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| '''na hora''' || /na ˈhoɾa/ || the hour
 
|-
 
| '''na miniti''' || /na ˈminiti/ || the minute
 
|-
 
| '''sa oti''' || /sa ˈoti/ || it is past
 
|-
 
| '''sa rabe''' || /sa ˈrambe/ || it is to
 
|-
 
| '''na siga''' || /na ˈsiŋa/ || the day
 
|-
 
| '''na veisiga''' || /na ˈveisiŋa/ || the week
 
|-
 
| '''na vula''' || /na ˈvula/ || the month
 
|-
 
| '''na yabaki''' || /na ˈjabaːki/ || the year
 
|-
 
| '''tukuna mai''' || /ˈtuku.na maɪ/ || tell me
 
|-
 
| '''vakacava''' || /va.kaˈθava/ || what time
 
|-
 
| '''tiko''' || /tiˈko/ || now


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.
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== Numbers and Time ==
Understanding these words will give you a solid framework to build upon as we move forward.


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."
=== How to Ask for the Time ===


In Fijian, we use a 24-hour clock to express time. The word for time in Fijian is "gauna."
When you want to ask someone for the time, you can use the phrase "Vakacava na hora?" which means "What time is it?" in English. Here's how you can structure the question:


=== Telling Time ===
1. '''Vakacava''' - What


To ask someone for the time, you can use the following phrases:
2. '''na hora''' - the hour
* "Sa gauna e dina?" - What time is it?
* "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:
So, the full phrase is: '''"Vakacava na hora?"'''
* "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:  
Now, let's look at how to respond to that question. The typical format for answering the question is:


Hour + na gauna (of time) + minute (if applicable).
* '''Sa oti''' (It is past) or '''Sa rabe''' (It is to) + [hour] + '''na miniti''' (the minute)


For example:
For example:


* "Sa vitu na gauna" - It is seven o'clock.
* If it is 3:15, you would say: '''"Sa oti na tolu na miniti tolu."''' (It is past three fifteen.)
* "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.
* If it is 5:45, you'd respond: '''"Sa rabe na lima na miniti va."''' (It is to six.)


=== Practice ===
Here are more examples to illustrate how to ask and answer about the time:


Let's practice asking and answering about time in Fijian. Use the following prompts to make sentences:
{| class="wikitable"


1. Sa oti na nomu gauna?
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
2. Sa gauna e dina?
3. Sa lima na gauna ni sa yakavi.
4. Sa vitu na gauna tini.
5. Sa tolu na gauna rautini.
6. Sa ka ono na gauna ni sa mataka.
7. Sa voli na gauna?


Check your answers below:
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1. What is your time?
| '''Vakacava na hora?''' || /va.kaˈθava na ˈhoɾa/ || What time is it?
2. What time is it?
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.
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=== Cultural Information ===
| '''Sa oti na tolu na miniti lima.''' || /sa ˈoti na ˈtolu na ˈminiti ˈli.ma/ || It is past three five.


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.
|-


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.
| '''Sa rabe na lima na miniti va.''' || /sa ˈrambe na ˈlima na ˈminiti va/ || It is to six.


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.
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== Conclusion ==
| '''Vakacava na hora?''' || /va.kaˈθava na ˈhoɾa/ || What time is it?


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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| '''Sa oti na vatu na miniti rua.''' || /sa ˈoti na ˈvatu na ˈminiti ˈru.a/ || It is past four two.
 
|-
 
| '''Sa rabe na ono na miniti tolu.''' || /sa ˈrambe na ˈono na ˈminiti ˈθo.lu/ || It is to seven three.
 
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=== Expressing Time in Different Contexts ===
 
Now that you know how to ask and answer about time, let's explore how to express time in different contexts.
 
1. '''Formal Contexts:''' When you are in a formal setting, such as a meeting or a ceremony, it’s best to keep your language polite and respectful. Use full sentences and avoid slang.
 
2. '''Informal Contexts:''' In casual settings with friends or family, you can be more relaxed with your language. Short phrases or even gestures can be acceptable.
 
Here are some examples of expressing time in formal and informal contexts:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| '''E dua na hora sa oti na tolu.''' || /e ˈdua na ˈhoɾa sa ˈoti na ˈtolu/ || It is now three o'clock.
 
|-
 
| '''E vica na miniti sa oti?''' || /e ˈvi.θa na ˈminiti sa ˈoti/ || How many minutes past?
 
|-
 
| '''O cei e tiko?''' || /o ˈθei e ˈti.ko/ || Who is now (present)?
 
|-
 
| '''Tiko na hora?''' || /ˈti.ko na ˈhoɾa/ || What time is it?
 
|-
 
| '''E vica na miniti?''' || /e ˈvi.θa na ˈminiti/ || How many minutes?
 
|}
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
To solidify your understanding, let’s go through some practice exercises. Each exercise will focus on different aspects of telling time in Fijian.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Fijian term.
 
1. Vakacava na ______? (What time is it?)
 
2. Sa ______ na miniti ______. (It is past the minute.)
 
3. Sa rabe na ______ na miniti ______. (It is to the hour and minute.)
 
''Answers:''
 
1. hora
 
2. oti
 
3. hora
 
==== Exercise 2: Translate to Fijian ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Fijian.
 
1. What time is it?
 
2. It is past four fifteen.
 
3. It is to five.
 
''Answers:''
 
1. Vakacava na hora?
 
2. Sa oti na vatu na miniti lima.
 
3. Sa rabe na lima.
 
==== Exercise 3: Create Your Own Questions ====
 
Create three questions asking for the time in Fijian.
 
''Example Answers:''
 
1. Vakacava na hora?
 
2. E vica na miniti?
 
3. Tiko na hora?
 
==== Exercise 4: Time Conversion ====
 
Convert the following times to Fijian.
 
1. 2:30
 
2. 7:45
 
3. 9:15
 
''Answers:''
 
1. Sa oti na dua na miniti tolu.
 
2. Sa rabe na walu na miniti va.
 
3. Sa oti na nona na miniti lima.
 
==== Exercise 5: Role Play ====
 
Pair up with a classmate and take turns asking and answering about the time in Fijian. Record your conversation and play it back to check for accuracy.
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You've made it through the lesson on telling time in Fijian. By now, you should feel more comfortable asking for the time and responding appropriately. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep revisiting these phrases and exercises until they become second nature.
 
As you continue your journey in learning Fijian, don't hesitate to immerse yourself in conversations and daily interactions. That's the best way to solidify your knowledge and make it a part of your everyday life.


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Fijian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Telling Time

Welcome to this exciting lesson on telling time in Fijian! Understanding how to express time is crucial for daily communication, whether you're planning a meeting, scheduling a meal, or simply catching up with friends. In Fijian culture, time is often intertwined with daily life, and knowing how to tell it can help you feel more at home when interacting with locals.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

  • Understanding the Fijian terms for hours and minutes
  • How to ask for the time and respond to such questions
  • Expressing time in different contexts, including formal and informal settings

The structure of our lesson will include:

1. Basic vocabulary related to time

2. How to ask and answer questions about time

3. Examples to illustrate each point

4. Exercises to practice what you've learned

Without further ado, let's dive into the world of Fijian time-telling!

Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

To start, let's familiarize ourselves with some essential words and phrases related to time. Understanding these terms will serve as the foundation for our discussions.

Fijian Pronunciation English
na hora /na ˈhoɾa/ the hour
na miniti /na ˈminiti/ the minute
sa oti /sa ˈoti/ it is past
sa rabe /sa ˈrambe/ it is to
na siga /na ˈsiŋa/ the day
na veisiga /na ˈveisiŋa/ the week
na vula /na ˈvula/ the month
na yabaki /na ˈjabaːki/ the year
tukuna mai /ˈtuku.na maɪ/ tell me
vakacava /va.kaˈθava/ what time
tiko /tiˈko/ now

Understanding these words will give you a solid framework to build upon as we move forward.

How to Ask for the Time[edit | edit source]

When you want to ask someone for the time, you can use the phrase "Vakacava na hora?" which means "What time is it?" in English. Here's how you can structure the question:

1. Vakacava - What

2. na hora - the hour

So, the full phrase is: "Vakacava na hora?"

Now, let's look at how to respond to that question. The typical format for answering the question is:

  • Sa oti (It is past) or Sa rabe (It is to) + [hour] + na miniti (the minute)

For example:

  • If it is 3:15, you would say: "Sa oti na tolu na miniti tolu." (It is past three fifteen.)
  • If it is 5:45, you'd respond: "Sa rabe na lima na miniti va." (It is to six.)

Here are more examples to illustrate how to ask and answer about the time:

Fijian Pronunciation English
Vakacava na hora? /va.kaˈθava na ˈhoɾa/ What time is it?
Sa oti na tolu na miniti lima. /sa ˈoti na ˈtolu na ˈminiti ˈli.ma/ It is past three five.
Sa rabe na lima na miniti va. /sa ˈrambe na ˈlima na ˈminiti va/ It is to six.
Vakacava na hora? /va.kaˈθava na ˈhoɾa/ What time is it?
Sa oti na vatu na miniti rua. /sa ˈoti na ˈvatu na ˈminiti ˈru.a/ It is past four two.
Sa rabe na ono na miniti tolu. /sa ˈrambe na ˈono na ˈminiti ˈθo.lu/ It is to seven three.

Expressing Time in Different Contexts[edit | edit source]

Now that you know how to ask and answer about time, let's explore how to express time in different contexts.

1. Formal Contexts: When you are in a formal setting, such as a meeting or a ceremony, it’s best to keep your language polite and respectful. Use full sentences and avoid slang.

2. Informal Contexts: In casual settings with friends or family, you can be more relaxed with your language. Short phrases or even gestures can be acceptable.

Here are some examples of expressing time in formal and informal contexts:

Fijian Pronunciation English
E dua na hora sa oti na tolu. /e ˈdua na ˈhoɾa sa ˈoti na ˈtolu/ It is now three o'clock.
E vica na miniti sa oti? /e ˈvi.θa na ˈminiti sa ˈoti/ How many minutes past?
O cei e tiko? /o ˈθei e ˈti.ko/ Who is now (present)?
Tiko na hora? /ˈti.ko na ˈhoɾa/ What time is it?
E vica na miniti? /e ˈvi.θa na ˈminiti/ How many minutes?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding, let’s go through some practice exercises. Each exercise will focus on different aspects of telling time in Fijian.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Fijian term.

1. Vakacava na ______? (What time is it?)

2. Sa ______ na miniti ______. (It is past the minute.)

3. Sa rabe na ______ na miniti ______. (It is to the hour and minute.)

Answers:

1. hora

2. oti

3. hora

Exercise 2: Translate to Fijian[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Fijian.

1. What time is it?

2. It is past four fifteen.

3. It is to five.

Answers:

1. Vakacava na hora?

2. Sa oti na vatu na miniti lima.

3. Sa rabe na lima.

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Questions[edit | edit source]

Create three questions asking for the time in Fijian.

Example Answers:

1. Vakacava na hora?

2. E vica na miniti?

3. Tiko na hora?

Exercise 4: Time Conversion[edit | edit source]

Convert the following times to Fijian.

1. 2:30

2. 7:45

3. 9:15

Answers:

1. Sa oti na dua na miniti tolu.

2. Sa rabe na walu na miniti va.

3. Sa oti na nona na miniti lima.

Exercise 5: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a classmate and take turns asking and answering about the time in Fijian. Record your conversation and play it back to check for accuracy.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've made it through the lesson on telling time in Fijian. By now, you should feel more comfortable asking for the time and responding appropriately. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep revisiting these phrases and exercises until they become second nature.

As you continue your journey in learning Fijian, don't hesitate to immerse yourself in conversations and daily interactions. That's the best way to solidify your knowledge and make it a part of your everyday life.

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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