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<div class="pg_page_title">Samoan Vocabulary - Express Surprise</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Samoan Vocabulary - Express Surprise</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan Samoan] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to express surprise in Samoan. We will look at some useful words and phrases that you can use to express surprise in different situations. __TOC__


== Words ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan Samoan] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will expand our Samoan vocabulary by focusing on expressions that denote surprise. You will learn how to express amazement and astonishment in Samoan effectively. Surprise is a universal expression that manifests similarly across all cultures. However, each Samoan expression of surprise carries a unique cultural significance that makes it fascinating to learn. Let's dive in and add these expressions to your list of Samoan vocabulary words.
 
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== Basic expressions ==
 
Here are some simple Samoan words and phrases that display a general sense of surprise.
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| E! || EH! || Wow!
|-
|-
| ua fa'atasi || /ʊa faʔatasi/ || oh, really?
| E lele lava! || EH LEH-LEH LAH-VAH! || It's unbelievable!
|-
|-
| e leai se mea || /e lei se mea/ || wow!
| O le mea lelei lea! || OH-LEH MEH-AH LEH-LEH-EYE LEH-AH! || That's great!
|-
|-
| e mafai ona e fa'amalosia || /e mafai ʔona e faʔamalosia/ || unbelievable!
| Fiafia tele! || FEE-AH-FEE-AH TEH-LEH! || Very happy!
|}
 
'''Example dialogue:'''
* Person 1: E! (Wow!)
* Person 2: E lele lava! (It's unbelievable!)
 
== More complex expressions ==
 
Here are some more complex expressions that demonstrate a higher level of surprise:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| e leai se mea o le auala || /e lei se mea ʔole auala/ || amazing!
| Fui mai!  || FU-I MAI! || Oh my goodness!
|-
|-
| e leai se mea o le taimi || /e lei se mea ʔole taimi/ || incredible!
| Na o le mea lelei lava ia te a'u e faai mai pea? || NAH-O-LEH MEH-AH-LEH-EYE LAH-VAH EE-AH TEH AH'OO EH FA-A-EYE MAH-EE PAY-AH? || Can you believe what just happened to me?
|-
| Faasoa le Atua! || FAH-AH-SO-AH LEH AH-TOO-AH! || Oh my God!
|}
|}


== Example Sentences ==
'''Example dialogue:'''
* Person 1: Fui mai! (Oh my goodness!)
* Person 2: Na o le mea lelei lava ia te a'u e faai mai pea? (Can you believe what just happened to me?)
* Person 1: Faasoa le Atua! (Oh my God!)


== Idioms ==


Now let's look at some examples of how to use these expressions in a sentence.
Idioms are expressions that are unique to a specific language and may not make sense when translated directly into another language. Here are some Samoan idioms that express surprise:


* Ua fa'atasi? O le a outou fa'alogo i le taimi nei? - Oh, really? You're going on a trip now?
{| class="wikitable"
* E leai se mea! O loo fa'atagaina le tamaiti! - Wow! The baby is walking!
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
* E mafai ona e fa'amalosia! O loo fa'atagaina le tamaiti i le aso ua mavae! - Unbelievable! The baby is running today!
|-
* E leai se mea o le auala! O loo fa'atagaina le tamaiti i le aso ua mavae! - Amazing! The baby is running today!
| Ua faasolo le nu'u i le taua! || OO-AH FA-AH-SO-LOH LEH NOO-WOO EE-LEH TAH-WAH! || The village has been struck by war!
* E leai se mea o le taimi! O loo fa'atagaina le tamaiti i le aso ua mavae! - Incredible! The baby is running today!
|-
| Ua tulai le tagata faapitoa i lea o le mea lelei! || OO-AH TOO-LAI LEH TAH-AH-TAH FA-AH-PAH-TOH-AH EE-LEH-AH-OH MEH-AH-LEH-EYE! || People are stunned by this good news!
|-
| Ua pei le fefe i lela tagata! || OO-AH PEY LEH FEH-FEH EE-LEH-LA TAH-GA-TAH! || That person was as scared as a chicken!
|}


== Quiz ==
'''Example dialogue:'''
Test your understanding of the expressions for expressing surprise in Samoan with the following quiz:
* Person 1: Ua faasolo le nu'u i le taua! (The village has been struck by war!)
* Person 2: Ua tulai le tagata faapitoa i lea o le mea lelei! (People are stunned by this good news!)
* Person 1: Ua pei le fefe i lela tagata! (That person was as scared as a chicken!)


# What is the Samoan expression for "Oh, really?"?
Remember to practice these expressions in context in order to commit them to memory. Preparation is crucial when learning a new language. You can practice with [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=104 native speakers] and other Samoan learners on [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club]. To improve your [[Language/Samoan|Samoan]] [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary|vocabulary]], you can also use the Polyglot Club website.
# What is the Samoan expression for "Wow!"?
# What is the Samoan expression for "Unbelievable!"?
# What is the Samoan expression for "Amazing!"?
# What is the Samoan expression for "Incredible!"?


Answers:
== Conclusion ==
# Ua fa'atasi?
# E leai se mea!
# E mafai ona e fa'amalosia!
# E leai se mea o le auala!
# E leai se mea o le taimi!


To improve your [[Language/Samoan|Samoan]] [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], 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]!
Congratulations, your Samoan vocabulary has grown to include expressions of amazement and astonishment! Remember, learning a language is not just about the language itself but also its culture. Understanding the cultural relevance of each expression is just as important as picking up the words themselves. Keep practicing and enjoy immersing yourself in [[Language/Samoan|Samoan]] culture!  


<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. 😎
<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. 😎
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoan_language Samoan language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoans Samoans]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoan_culture Samoan culture]


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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]


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Samoan Vocabulary - Express Surprise

Hi Samoan learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will expand our Samoan vocabulary by focusing on expressions that denote surprise. You will learn how to express amazement and astonishment in Samoan effectively. Surprise is a universal expression that manifests similarly across all cultures. However, each Samoan expression of surprise carries a unique cultural significance that makes it fascinating to learn. Let's dive in and add these expressions to your list of Samoan vocabulary words.

Basic expressions

Here are some simple Samoan words and phrases that display a general sense of surprise.

Samoan Pronunciation English
E! EH! Wow!
E lele lava! EH LEH-LEH LAH-VAH! It's unbelievable!
O le mea lelei lea! OH-LEH MEH-AH LEH-LEH-EYE LEH-AH! That's great!
Fiafia tele! FEE-AH-FEE-AH TEH-LEH! Very happy!

Example dialogue:

  • Person 1: E! (Wow!)
  • Person 2: E lele lava! (It's unbelievable!)

More complex expressions

Here are some more complex expressions that demonstrate a higher level of surprise:

Samoan Pronunciation English
Fui mai! FU-I MAI! Oh my goodness!
Na o le mea lelei lava ia te a'u e faai mai pea? NAH-O-LEH MEH-AH-LEH-EYE LAH-VAH EE-AH TEH AH'OO EH FA-A-EYE MAH-EE PAY-AH? Can you believe what just happened to me?
Faasoa le Atua! FAH-AH-SO-AH LEH AH-TOO-AH! Oh my God!

Example dialogue:

  • Person 1: Fui mai! (Oh my goodness!)
  • Person 2: Na o le mea lelei lava ia te a'u e faai mai pea? (Can you believe what just happened to me?)
  • Person 1: Faasoa le Atua! (Oh my God!)

Idioms

Idioms are expressions that are unique to a specific language and may not make sense when translated directly into another language. Here are some Samoan idioms that express surprise:

Samoan Pronunciation English
Ua faasolo le nu'u i le taua! OO-AH FA-AH-SO-LOH LEH NOO-WOO EE-LEH TAH-WAH! The village has been struck by war!
Ua tulai le tagata faapitoa i lea o le mea lelei! OO-AH TOO-LAI LEH TAH-AH-TAH FA-AH-PAH-TOH-AH EE-LEH-AH-OH MEH-AH-LEH-EYE! People are stunned by this good news!
Ua pei le fefe i lela tagata! OO-AH PEY LEH FEH-FEH EE-LEH-LA TAH-GA-TAH! That person was as scared as a chicken!

Example dialogue:

  • Person 1: Ua faasolo le nu'u i le taua! (The village has been struck by war!)
  • Person 2: Ua tulai le tagata faapitoa i lea o le mea lelei! (People are stunned by this good news!)
  • Person 1: Ua pei le fefe i lela tagata! (That person was as scared as a chicken!)

Remember to practice these expressions in context in order to commit them to memory. Preparation is crucial when learning a new language. You can practice with native speakers and other Samoan learners on Polyglot Club. To improve your Samoan vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website.

Conclusion

Congratulations, your Samoan vocabulary has grown to include expressions of amazement and astonishment! Remember, learning a language is not just about the language itself but also its culture. Understanding the cultural relevance of each expression is just as important as picking up the words themselves. Keep practicing and enjoy immersing yourself in Samoan culture!

➡ 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. 😎

Sources


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