Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transportation
Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn the Samoan words for various modes of transportation. Being able to communicate about transportation is an essential part of traveling and can help you navigate unfamiliar areas.
Whether you are taking a car, bus, train, or airplane, it is important to know the relevant vocabulary to get around efficiently. Samoan has a variety of words for different types of transportation, so let's get started!
Cars
Basic Car Vocabulary
Cars are a popular mode of transportation in Samoa. Here are some of the most common Samoan words for cars:
Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
valea'utu | vah-leh-ah-oo-too | car |
'ave | ah-veh | to have, to take (depending on context) |
ta'avale | tah-ah-vah-leh | automobile |
pasi | pah-see | bus |
Parts of a Car
Here are some Samoan words for the parts of a car:
Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
va'a | vah-ah | vehicle, car |
fa'amaluina | fah-ah-mah-loo-ee-nah | seatbelt |
'upu fa'atusa | oo-poo fah-ah-too-sah | gearshift |
opesi | oh-peh-see | brakes |
fa'amuamua | fah-ah-moo-ah-moo-ah | gas pedal |
to'a | toh-ah | steering wheel |
Buses
Buses are a popular mode of public transportation in Samoa. Here are some of the most common Samoan words for buses:
Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
pasi | pah-see | bus |
fa'amalamu le pasi | fah-ah-mah-lah-moo leh pah-see | bus stop |
Trains
Trains are not a common mode of transportation in Samoa, but it is still useful to know some basic vocabulary:
Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
le ta'avale fese'ese'e | leh tah-ah-vah-leh feh-seh-eh-seh-eh | train |
'imi tauto'a | ee-mee tah-oo-toh-ah | train station |
Airplanes
Basic Airplane Vocabulary
Air travel is an important part of modern transportation, and it is useful to learn the relevant vocabulary. Here are some of the most common Samoan words for airplanes:
Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
'ele'ele malaga | eh-leh-eh-leh mal-ah-gah | airplane |
ka'iga malaga | kah-ee-ngah mal-ah-gah | airport |
'upu susū | oo-poo sue-sue | check-in |
pulūtetia | poo-loo-teh-shee-ah | boarding |
Parts of an Airplane
Here are some Samoan words for the parts of an airplane:
Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
seate | seh-ah-teh | seat |
fa'amaluina valeapu | fah-ah-mah-loo-ee-nah vah-leh-ah-poo | seatbelt |
tala'afa | tah-lah-ah-fah | tray table |
masini pisi | mah-see-nee pee-see | jet engine |
finauga | fee-nah-oo-ngah | wing |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully learned the basic vocabulary for modes of transportation in Samoan. Remember to practice these words and phrases to become more confident when communicating about transportation.
As you progress in your Samoan language learning journey, you can expand your vocabulary by learning more specific words related to different forms of transportation. Learning about different cultures and their transportation systems can also increase your appreciation for diversity and help you become a more culturally aware traveler.