Language/Samoan/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
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In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Samoan. We will look at the different ways to express your opinion and how to use them in a sentence. Let's get started!
Expressing Your Opinion
In Samoan, there are several ways to express your opinion. Here are some of the most common expressions:
- Ua faigata - I think
- Ua mafai - I can
- Ua le mafai - I can't
- E mafai - It is possible
- E le mafai - It is not possible
- E tatau - It is certain
- E le tatau - It is not certain
These expressions can be used to express your opinion about something or to make a statement. Let's look at some examples:
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ua faigata o le mea lea | ˈwɑ fɑiˈgɑtɑ ˈo lɛ mɛɑ lɛɑ | I think that |
| Ua mafai ona e faia soʻu mea | ˈwɑ mɑfɑi ˈonɑ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | I can do my thing |
| Ua le mafai ona e faia soʻu mea | ˈwɑ lɛ mɑfɑi ˈonɑ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | I can't do my thing |
| E mafai ona e faia soʻu mea | ˈe mɑfɑi ˈonɑ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | It is possible to do my thing |
| E le mafai ona e faia soʻu mea | ˈe lɛ mɑfɑi ˈonɑ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | It is not possible to do my thing |
| E tatau ona e faia soʻu mea | ˈe tɑtɑʔu ˈonɑ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | It is certain to do my thing |
| E le tatau ona e faia soʻu mea | ˈe lɛ tɑtɑʔu ˈonɑ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | It is not certain to do my thing |
Example Sentences
Now let's look at some example sentences using these expressions:
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ua faigata o le mea lea e tatau ona e faia | ˈwɑ fɑiˈgɑtɑ ˈo lɛ mɛɑ lɛɑ ˈe tɑtɑʔu ˈonɑ ˈe fɑiɑ | I think that it is certain to do |
| Ua mafai au e faia soʻu mea | ˈwɑ mɑfɑi ˈɑʊ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | I can do my thing |
| Ua le mafai au e faia soʻu mea | ˈwɑ lɛ mɑfɑi ˈɑʊ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | I can't do my thing |
| E mafai ona e faia soʻu mea | ˈe mɑfɑi ˈonɑ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | It is possible to do my thing |
| E le mafai ona e faia soʻu mea | ˈe lɛ mɑfɑi ˈonɑ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | It is not possible to do my thing |
| E tatau ona e faia soʻu mea | ˈe tɑtɑʔu ˈonɑ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | It is certain to do my thing |
| E le tatau ona e faia soʻu mea | ˈe lɛ tɑtɑʔu ˈonɑ ˈe fɑiɑ sɔʔu mɛɑ | It is not certain to do my thing |
Quiz
Now let's test your knowledge with a quiz!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the expression for "I think"? | Ua faigata |
| What is the expression for "I can"? | Ua mafai |
| What is the expression for "I can't"? | Ua le mafai |
| What is the expression for "It is possible"? | E mafai |
| What is the expression for "It is not possible"? | E le mafai |
| What is the expression for "It is certain"? | E tatau |
| What is the expression for "It is not certain"? | E le tatau |
That's it for this lesson! Now you know how to express your opinion in Samoan. To improve your Samoan Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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