Language/Fijian/Vocabulary/Common-Professions
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In this lesson, you will learn the Fijian words for common professions, such as 'teacher', 'doctor', 'farmer', 'engineer', and 'artist'. You will be able to use these words in sentences and questions, which will help you maintain a conversation about professions.
Vocabulary
Here is a list of professions in Fijian:
| Fijian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| vakavuvuli | va-ka-vu-vu-li | teacher |
| dokita | do-ki-ta | doctor |
| yavutu | ya-vu-tu | farmer |
| injinia | in-ji-ni-ya | engineer |
| vakaviti | va-ka-vi-ti | artist |
Examples
Here are some examples of these words in sentences:
- O noqu tina e vakaviti. (My mother is an artist.)
- Ko vei vakacacani oqo ko dokita? (Which doctor is this?)
- Au sa digitaka emi vakavuvuli tiko ena yasana yaka na kena yalovaki. (I want to become a teacher in a remote area.)
Questions
Here are some questions to help you practice the vocabulary:
- O cei na yavutu ena koro?
- Sa sega ni vakayacora na veivakararawataki o koya dokita ewa mai na tu oqo?
- Sa dua na injinia e masu mai vuqa na ka kecega sobu ni koro ena kena mana ni veiyasana?
Translation:
- Who is the farmer in the village?
- Why hasn't that doctor fulfilled his duties so far?
- Does an engineer contribute to every aspect of the village's development?
Conclusion
Now that you have learned these words, you can communicate about professions with your Fijian-speaking friends or colleagues. Stay tuned for the next lesson, where you will learn more about the topic of Work and Professions, including workplace vocabulary.