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Hi Samoan learners! 😊<br>In today's lesson, we will be discussing the use of pronouns in Samoan. Pronouns are words that replace nouns and can be used to refer to people, places, things, or ideas. In Samoan, there are two types of pronouns: personal pronouns and possessive pronouns. Let's take a look at each one in more detail.  
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan Samoan] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about pronouns in Samoan, an essential part of the language. Pronouns are words used in place of nouns. They make the language more efficient and allow for smoother communication. In Samoan, there are three types of pronouns: personal, possessive, and demonstrative. Let's dive in and explore each category.
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== Personal Pronouns ==
== Personal Pronouns ==
Personal pronouns are used to refer to people or things. In Samoan, there are three different forms of personal pronouns: singular, dual, and plural.


=== Singular ===
Samoan personal pronouns are divided into singular and plural forms. They also have inclusive and exclusive forms for the first person plural (we). The inclusive form includes the person being addressed and is used to show solidarity, while the exclusive form does not include the person being addressed.
The singular form of personal pronouns is used when referring to one person or thing. The singular pronouns in Samoan are as follows:


* au - I
Here is a table of Samoan personal pronouns:
* ou - you (singular)
* ia - he/she/it


For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| au || a-oo || I, me
|-
| oe || o-eh || you (singular)
|-
| ia || ee-ah || he, she, it
|-
| tatou (inclusive) || ta-toh-oo || we (including you)
|-
| mātou (exclusive) || ma-toh-oo || we (not including you)
|-
| laupepa (plural) || la-oo-peh-pah || they
|}


* Au e fa'amalosia ia te oe. - I apologize to you.
Here's an example dialogue:
* Ou te maua se tama. - You have a son.
* Ia o le tamaiti. - He is a child.


=== Dual ===
* Person 1: O fea oe? (Where are you from?)
The dual form of personal pronouns is used when referring to two people or things. The dual pronouns in Samoan are as follows:
* Person 2: E tu'u mai falealili. Ou te fa'aoga le fale. (I'm from Falealili. I use the house.)


* amou - we (two)
* oumou - you (two)
* laua - they (two)


For example:
== Possessive Pronouns ==


* Amou te maua se tama. - We have a son.
Samoan possessive pronouns indicate ownership or possession. They are similar to English possessive pronouns, such as my, your, his, her, and their. However, in Samoan, the possessive pronoun must agree with the noun in gender, number, and case.
* Oumou te maua se alofa. - You (two) have love.
* Laua o le tamaiti. - They (two) are children.
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=== Plural ===
The plural form of personal pronouns is used when referring to more than two people or things. The plural pronouns in Samoan are as follows:
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* amatou - we (more than two)
* ouatou - you (more than two)
* latou - they (more than two)
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For example:
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* Amatou te maua se tama. - We (more than two) have a son.
* Ouatou te maua se alofa. - You (more than two) have love.
* Latou o le tamaiti. - They (more than two) are children.
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== Possessive Pronouns ==
Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession. In Samoan, there are three different forms of possessive pronouns: singular, dual, and plural. Β 


=== Singular ===
Here is a table of Samoan possessive pronouns:
The singular form of possessive pronouns is used when referring to one person or thing. The singular pronouns in Samoan are as follows: Β 


* au - my
{| class="wikitable"
* ou - your (singular)
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
* ia - his/her/its
|-
| o'u || oh-oo || my
|-
| lou || low || your (singular)
|-
| lana || lah-nah || his, hers, its
|-
| o ta'u || oh ta-oo || our (inclusive)
|-
| o matou || oh mah-toh-oo || our (exclusive)
|-
| la'upega || lah-oo-peh-ngah || their
|}


For example: Β 
Here's an example dialogue:


* Au tama. - My son.
* Person 1: O fea le tatou lalaga fa'ipisinisi? (Where is our business plant?)
* Ou alofa. - Your love. Β 
* Person 2: E tele i Sogi. O le lā ua fai le fa'ama'ima'i. (It's big in Sogi. Today, the doctor is there.)
* Ia tamaiti. - His/her/its child. Β 


=== Dual ===
The dual form of possessive pronouns is used when referring to two people or things. The dual pronouns in Samoan are as follows:


* amou - our (two)
== Demonstrative Pronouns ==
* oumou - your (two)
* laua - their (two)


For example: Β 
Samoan demonstrative pronouns point to specific nouns or persons. There are two categories: proximal (near) and distal (far).


* Amou tama. - Our (two) son.
Here is a table of Samoan demonstrative pronouns:
* Oumou alofa. - Your (two) love.
* Laua tamaiti. - Their (two) child.


=== Plural ===
{| class="wikitable"
The plural form of possessive pronouns is used when referring to more than two people or things. The plural pronouns in Samoan are as follows:
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| nei || neh-ee || this (near)
|-
| lea || leh-ah || that (far)
|}


* amatou - our (more than two)
Here's an example dialogue:
* ouatou - your (more than two)
* latou - their (more than two)


For example: Β 
* Person 1: E te fia fa'atau pisupo i luga o le laufa'i? (Do you want to buy pork on the table?)
* Person 2: E leai, fa'atau lea o se isi laufa'i. (No, I want to buy that one over there.)


* Amatou tama. - Our (more than two) son. Β 
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* Ouatou alofa. - Your (more than two) love. Β 
* Latou tamaiti. - Their (more than two) child. Β 


<br><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://www.omniglot.com/writing/samoan.htm Omniglot - Samoan Writing]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoan_grammar Samoan Grammar]
* [https://www.thoughtco.com/words-phrases-in-samoan-4090759 ThoughtsCo - Words and Phrases in Samoan]


==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
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* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
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* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]


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Samoan Grammar - Pronouns

Hi Samoan learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about pronouns in Samoan, an essential part of the language. Pronouns are words used in place of nouns. They make the language more efficient and allow for smoother communication. In Samoan, there are three types of pronouns: personal, possessive, and demonstrative. Let's dive in and explore each category.


Personal Pronouns

Samoan personal pronouns are divided into singular and plural forms. They also have inclusive and exclusive forms for the first person plural (we). The inclusive form includes the person being addressed and is used to show solidarity, while the exclusive form does not include the person being addressed.

Here is a table of Samoan personal pronouns:

Samoan Pronunciation English
au a-oo I, me
oe o-eh you (singular)
ia ee-ah he, she, it
tatou (inclusive) ta-toh-oo we (including you)
mātou (exclusive) ma-toh-oo we (not including you)
laupepa (plural) la-oo-peh-pah they

Here's an example dialogue:

  • Person 1: O fea oe? (Where are you from?)
  • Person 2: E tu'u mai falealili. Ou te fa'aoga le fale. (I'm from Falealili. I use the house.)


Possessive Pronouns

Samoan possessive pronouns indicate ownership or possession. They are similar to English possessive pronouns, such as my, your, his, her, and their. However, in Samoan, the possessive pronoun must agree with the noun in gender, number, and case.

Here is a table of Samoan possessive pronouns:

Samoan Pronunciation English
o'u oh-oo my
lou low your (singular)
lana lah-nah his, hers, its
o ta'u oh ta-oo our (inclusive)
o matou oh mah-toh-oo our (exclusive)
la'upega lah-oo-peh-ngah their

Here's an example dialogue:

  • Person 1: O fea le tatou lalaga fa'ipisinisi? (Where is our business plant?)
  • Person 2: E tele i Sogi. O le lā ua fai le fa'ama'ima'i. (It's big in Sogi. Today, the doctor is there.)


Demonstrative Pronouns

Samoan demonstrative pronouns point to specific nouns or persons. There are two categories: proximal (near) and distal (far).

Here is a table of Samoan demonstrative pronouns:

Samoan Pronunciation English
nei neh-ee this (near)
lea leh-ah that (far)

Here's an example dialogue:

  • Person 1: E te fia fa'atau pisupo i luga o le laufa'i? (Do you want to buy pork on the table?)
  • Person 2: E leai, fa'atau lea o se isi laufa'i. (No, I want to buy that one over there.)

To improve your Samoan Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!


Sources


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