Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings

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🤗 Samoan Greetings for Everyday Life

Hi Samoan learners! 😃

Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in Samoan?

Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.

If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Samoan, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.

Let’s get started! 🤗

Greetings

English	Samoan
general greeting	Tālofa
general greeting	Tālofa lava
general greeting	Feofoofoa'iga
morning greeting	Lele taeao
morning greeting	Taeao manuia
afternoon greeting	Lele ao auli
afternoon greeting	Talofa manuia le aso
evening greeting	Lele afiafi
evening greeting	Manuia le afiafi
how are you?	O ā mai oe?
reply to O a mai oe	Manuia, fa'afetai
reply to O a mai oe	Manuia
welcome greeting	Afio mai a
welcome greeting	Maliu mai a
welcome greeting	Susu mai a
welcome greeting	Mapu mai a
informal welcome greeting	Ua e sau
welcome greeting used if someone important arrives late at night or early morning	Sautia mai a
welcome greeting used if someone important arrives after nightfall	Pouliuligia mai a
welcome greeting spoken to an orator (tulafale)	Sosopo mai