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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.


Introduction:
In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:
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 ==
* Understanding the Fijian terms for hours and minutes
To ask "What time is it?" in Fijian, you can use the following phrase:


'''E sa va'i na siga?'''
* How to ask for the time and respond to such questions


Let's break down this question:
* Expressing time in different contexts, including formal and informal settings


* '''E''' - This is a particle that indicates a question.
The structure of our lesson will include:
* '''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:
1. Basic vocabulary related to time


* '''E sa va'i na siga?''' - What time is it?
2. How to ask and answer questions about time
* '''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:
3. Examples to illustrate each point


'''E va'i kei na <hour> kei na <minute>.'''
4. Exercises to practice what you've learned


Here are a few examples of telling the time:
Without further ado, let's dive into the world of Fijian time-telling!


* '''E va'i kei na rua kei na tolu.''' - It is two thirty.
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* '''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.
=== Basic Vocabulary ===


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


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| dua || doo-ah || one
 
| '''na hora''' || /na ˈhoɾa/ || the hour
 
|-
|-
| rua || roo-ah || two
 
| '''na miniti''' || /na ˈminiti/ || the minute
 
|-
|-
| tolu || toh-loo || three
 
| '''sa oti''' || /sa ˈoti/ || it is past
 
|-
|-
| va || vah || four
 
| '''sa rabe''' || /sa ˈrambe/ || it is to
 
|-
|-
| lima || lee-mah || five
 
| '''na siga''' || /na ˈsiŋa/ || the day
 
|-
|-
| ono || oh-noh || six
 
| '''na veisiga''' || /na ˈveisiŋa/ || the week
 
|-
|-
| vitu || vee-too || seven
 
| '''na vula''' || /na ˈvula/ || the month
 
|-
|-
| walu || wah-loo || eight
 
| '''na yabaki''' || /na ˈjabaːki/ || the year
 
|-
|-
| ciwa || thee-wah || nine
 
| '''tukuna mai''' || /ˈtuku.na maɪ/ || tell me
 
|-
|-
| tini || tee-nee || ten
 
| '''vakacava''' || /va.kaˈθava/ || what time
 
|-
|-
| tini dua || tee-nee doo-ah || eleven
 
|-
| '''tiko''' || /tiˈko/ || now
| 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:
Understanding these words will give you a solid framework to build upon as we move forward.
 
=== How to Ask for the Time ===
 
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:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| tini dua || tee-nee doo-ah || one minute
 
| '''Vakacava na hora?''' || /va.kaˈθava na ˈhoɾa/ || What time is it?
 
|-
|-
| tini rua || tee-nee roo-ah || two minutes
 
| '''Sa oti na tolu na miniti lima.''' || /sa ˈoti na ˈtolu na ˈminiti ˈli.ma/ || It is past three five.
 
|-
|-
| tini tolu || tee-nee toh-loo || three minutes
 
| '''Sa rabe na lima na miniti va.''' || /sa ˈrambe na ˈlima na ˈminiti va/ || It is to six.
 
|-
|-
| tini va || tee-nee vah || four minutes
 
| '''Vakacava na hora?''' || /va.kaˈθava na ˈhoɾa/ || What time is it?
 
|-
|-
| tini lima || tee-nee lee-mah || five minutes
 
| '''Sa oti na vatu na miniti rua.''' || /sa ˈoti na ˈvatu na ˈminiti ˈru.a/ || It is past four two.
 
|-
|-
| tini ono || tee-nee oh-noh || six minutes
 
| '''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 ===
 
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
 
|-
|-
| tini vitu || tee-nee vee-too || seven minutes
 
| '''E dua na hora sa oti na tolu.''' || /e ˈdua na ˈhoɾa sa ˈoti na ˈtolu/ || It is now three o'clock.
 
|-
|-
| tini walu || tee-nee wah-loo || eight minutes
 
| '''E vica na miniti sa oti?''' || /e ˈvi.θa na ˈminiti sa ˈoti/ || How many minutes past?
 
|-
|-
| tini ciwa || tee-nee thee-wah || nine minutes
 
| '''O cei e tiko?''' || /o ˈθei e ˈti.ko/ || Who is now (present)?
 
|-
|-
| tini tini || tee-nee tee-nee || ten minutes
 
| '''Tiko na hora?''' || /ˈti.ko na ˈhoɾa/ || What time is it?
 
|-
|-
| tini tini dua || tee-nee tee-nee doo-ah || eleven minutes
 
|-
| '''E vica na miniti?''' || /e ˈvi.θa na ˈminiti/ || How many 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 ==
=== Practice Exercises ===
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.
 
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?


== Practice Exercises ==
2. E vica na miniti?
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?
3. Tiko na hora?
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?
==== Exercise 4: Time Conversion ====
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?
Convert the following times to Fijian.
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 ==
1. 2:30
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!
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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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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