For example, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (from the LMS tradition) ministers to half of the population there. Rebuke for relatives, friends and neighbours who are quarrelsome and trying to harm one another. The proverbs were collected and authored by Rev George Pratt, an English missionary from the London Missionary Society who lived in Samoa for 40 years, mostly in Matautu on the central north coast of Savai'i Island. 193. Seu foga'afa. Pratt translates: to be prosperous. 148. 51. Like the call of a stricken decoy bird. Not so long ago there was a village there, whose people are now living in Falevai, a fuaiala (section) of Falelatai. Samoan phrases are a group of words functioning as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence. O le ala ua mutia, 'ae le se ala fati. 128. The person who has burned their fingers often asks for tongs. Hawaiian Funeral Songs and Chants Words of encouragement: dont be negligent, but do the thing thoroughly. 48. 5. 180. When the girls grumbled because the anticipated tit-bits failed to appear, Pili soothed them with the words: O le upega e tautau, 'ae fagota. The large double war canoe ('alia) and the two-bowed taumualua have been superseded by the big row-boats which the natives have learned to build European style. Coral blocks have nothing to do with the preparation of masi. 150. Ua fa'alua'i talo Asau. A woman wanted to carry a burden on her back, so she took some fau fibre to tie it fast. So'o le fau ma le fau. They also decided that the Fijian method of fishing being so unsatisfactory, should no longer be taught to others. Upu fa'anoanoa or fa'aulaula addressed to one constantly begging (Pratt) or to one who becomes a nuisance through tale-bearing or in other ways. This refers to a mishap that befalls several people at the same time. When the wild yam is mature, the stalks wither and break into pieces. In order for a Samoan to be accept and respected and therefore find themselves, they must follow the rules of their people. (No. The omnipotent God as brought us together today, for although we are living close together it is He who rules our lives. O le la'au e tu, 'ae oia. The dying of the pair of birds. Overcoming Fear of Death. The Tuifiti (King of Fiji) had two wives, one a Fijian, the other a Samoan. Samoan Sign Language is used by at least some of the deaf population.Apia is the capital and the largest city of Samoa. Their wilful damage is considered in the same light as a bodily injury and a personal insult to the owner. A Samoan proverb which means that current trials are coming to an end. Ua le se'i seu fa'aalo. A rainy day. 122. O le fili va i fale. Sometimes seeing death is a reminder to live today as fully as possible. ", "Sympathy is a little medicine to soothe the ache in another's heart. The fish is near a deep spot. A hunter who catches many pigeons rejoices in his shelter. Have dorsal fins like those of the fuga but not like those of the maono. There is usually at least one church in each village and most of the ministers are native Samoans. Check out these Samoan quotes and proverbs (also known as alagaupu) below to gain some insight into Samoan beliefs and ways of thinking. Troy Polamalu. The hook has been torn off the shaft. It is also used as an upu faifai to repulse someone's interference. Ua o gatasi le futia ma le umele. Also used as an upu fa'amaulalo. 81. Before the Samoans had steel tools a new path was made by breaking (fati) the twigs off the trees. 135. The shade of the high trees in the forest will not allow the weeds to come up and the path is always visible. The Fijian used bow and arrow; the other fished with a spear like the Samoans. Thus say the hunters when, entering the bush, they notice no sign of the game. Cast it on the big deck. These Samoan proverbs are taken from the first Samoan dictionary, A grammar and dictionary of the Samoan language, with English and Samoan vocabulary, first published in 1862. Samoans follow a code of living and culture called the Faa Samoa which means the Samoan Way. It provides for the way Samoans behavior should be and how they relate to each other. The trunk-fish moamoa moves very slowly and is easily caught. To this refers the popular song: A'e i le Pola ne'i gaseNe'i sosola o manu e. Climb the Pola Rock noiselessly lest the birds fly away. Upu faifai referring to lack of energy and perseverance. When fishing for anae (mullet) the fishermen post themselves around the big net. The hunting implements are hung up. Upu fa'aaloalo: Explain the general aim of the meeting, then we shall give our opinion. Talanoa atu, ae le talanoa manu. This figure of speech presupposes that a single pigeon was spied by a hunting party and that it was artfully enticed and caught in presence of all the hunters. See you tomorrow. Ua 'ou seuseu ma le fata. Otherwise, ones spirit may cause problems for the family. Like things carried out of the rain. 11. The cure of the alamea. Not a pigeon is cooing. Ua 'atoa le faga i Laua. 110. O le mitimiti a matamea. Should one be weak and faint-hearted, the undertaking will fail. Lavalima refers to the Samoan sinnet and signifies the progress made in plaiting it; it also refers to the work of the carpenter who winds the string around the rafters as a substitute for nails. The Samoans compare this state of repose to grief and mourning and maintain that the matulau is then often seen in company of the gatala. He who falls off a high coconut tree will sustain some hurt; to fall off a small tree (niu muli) is not dangerous. The matai takes precedence and must be given what is best. When wearing the mat, it is folded in two and the coarser half is worn underneath. When a chief, with the help of his tulafale, succeeds in obtaining the hand of a noble lady, the latter (as well as the child issued from the marriage) is praised as. It is particularly used in a salutatory speech: O le pule o le Atua ua mafai ai ona tatou fesilafa'i i le aso nei, aua e ui ina va i fale ve'a o lo tatou soifuaga, 'ae pule lava le Atua i lo tatou soifua. Pili cast his net by himself. This translation is only a private one and must not be published at all. Besides, it refers to a faint-hearted person who is ready to give up as soon as he meets with a difficulty. This extensive process marks the formality of the situation with the acceptance of a new titleholder as well as a possible tulafale into the family and village. When the boatbuilder does not find a suitable plank, he shifts the one at his disposal back and forth, vainly trying to fit it in place. However, the orators use them so frequently and they shed so much light on the past history and the present opinions of the people, that their importance cannot be overrated. The canoe used for bonito fishing (va'aalo) is small. Upu taofiofi: Warning: Look before you leap. O le fogava'a e tasi. When it tries to climb over rocks and tree trunks, it frequently tumbles down. 176. Oh, Samoa, hold fast your power forever. Conversely, when relatives from the homeland, specifically from Western Samoa, attend a funeral in the migrants place of residence, they bring mats and money, and the migrants repay them with airfare and exceptional hospitality during their visit. A pair of coconut trees, one of which is full of maggots. Often a somewhat inferior object is chosen for such a presentation. In Tutuila the sea birds that rest exhausted on the cliffs are caught with nets without the aid of decoy birds. 14. The paths in the bush are never obliterated. A net which cannot be mended. Publilius Syrus. When a Samoan has to do manual work, he takes off his lavalava and puts on a girdle of ti leaves. The roots are edible. The protection afforded by a house built of breadfruit wood. Large like a bundle of sugarcane leaves. Volume 58 1949 > Volume 58, No. 123, 201. It grew in the bush, but it is cast away in the road. Upu fa'alumaluma referring to a matai who has no vote in the village or family council and who yet insists on giving instructions and advice which everyone will ignore. E a le puga nisi, a le ana nisi. Ia fua le niu. "Gun first. I think it is simply used as a faianaga, a jest referring to a lean person. Sa (matou) tu'u la'au mai nei. III.MANUAL WORK INSIDE AND OUT OF THE HOUSE. On a narrow neck of land near Puipa'a in Faleata there was a tia. Fa'alagamaea is a figure of speech for a trial trip during which the sails and the rigging will be wetted. O le pa'u a le popo uli. Upu fa'afiti in the sense of: Ou te le iloa le loto o lena ali'i. The jumping about of a newly caught bird. O le upega e fili i le po, 'ae talatala i le ao. Refers to a chief of the second rank who gives an order which no one obeys. Used by someone whose opinion has not been sought. Ua afa le aso. You shake in vain the branch that bears no fruit. Ua sanisani fa'amanuao. This is called: Va lelei. The saying refers to retribution in a good and in a bad sense. Notwithstanding its soft body the octopus is a powerful fish. The Samoans value the mats so much that the most important ones bear honorable names. Ua osofia moega luaga. The swarms of lo (whitebait) usually appear first at Fagaiofu, a sandy coast between Falelatai and Lefaga. I am a man who must obey orders. (Samoan Proverb) The grasshopper flies about, but the kingfisher watches him. For a Samoan to be chosen as a respected tulafale, he or she participates in a special ceremony called a saofai, whichhappens only when the family discusses and comes to a consensus. E lafi a taga usi. 144. When the hook is badly bound, the fish will not take it. Both ropes must be of equal strength, lest one of them tear when a bonito bites. 'Ai la'ai fa'avalo. The fish caught in the net looks for some advantage, namely for a hole through which it may regain its liberty. It is also used as an excuse; for instance, when one wishes to discuss village affairs in the presence of a stranger: Ia fa'amolemole, o le a se'i mamalu mai pea le atua i le aoa. The lou is a long pole with a crook at the end, used in gathering breadfruit. Anything they caught was carefully wrapped up and at once sent to the village. One day her brother went out to noose sharks and stayed away a long time. The shell, then, has to sustain the fall while the crab itself gets off unhurt. The following saying is based on the same story. Birds were caught either with a hoop-net or in a cage in whose open top the decoy bird (manutagi) was fettered. To cover up dead birds. A fishing expedition may have no success, but a suspicion usually has some ground for it. 44. 157. Fa'ae'e ia le 'au'au, 'ae tatou velo 'aso i ai. The word manuia is used to wish somebody well with anything at all, and can be used to say goodbye as well: Ia ifo le fuiniu i le lapalapa. May the coconut tree bear a rich harvest. A few men managed to regain the shore. This is no concern of mine. (A paraphrase for moemoesolo.). O le upega le talifa. Someone who comes to grief as a result of their own actions. Through the back entrance she received the food which had to be offered to her as tribute. We must be of one mind in the undertaking. It only looks that way. When a matai tauta (landlubber) who owns fishing tackle but understands nothing about fishing, wants some fish, he will give the tackle and a present to a tautai and ask him to go fishing for him. These are used often in day to day life. O le pa ua sala i le maga. Prayers From Prison. We have overcome some difficulties, but there are more ahead of us. Enjoy reading and share 8 famous quotes about Samoan Mothers with everyone. Upu fa'amaulao: I am inferior to you. The saying means: To countermine another's evil designs. The trade wind blows mostly during the cool season and brings fine weather for sea travel. After the harvest the pole will be laid aside or thrown away. It has a meaning similar to No. The whole village led by the tautai takes part in the drive. That is why, after the harvest, they use the old holes a second time. 192. From this we have the saying: O le fa'afiti a tautai. One good turn deserves another. 70. The latter are caught with a small fish-hook. The glare of her torch unexpectedly attracted a large number of flying fish that fell into the canoe although it was not flying fish she wanted but a different kind. The following are the principal game birds: the lupe (pigeon), the manutagi (a small species of pigeon), the manuali'i, the ve'a (swamphen), the tava'e (tropic bird), the gogo and some other sea birds. A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. A boat that is being built day and night. Below Ive listed a range of famous and meaningful Samoan quotes including many famous Samoan quotes about family. Ia lua mata to 'ese. The meaning of the saying is the same in both cases. ", "As long as a man lives, the entire world is too small for him; After death, the grave is big enough. It means that his opinion is of no value. May the cluster of nuts bow to the midrib of the coconut leaf. Remarks: This method of hunting is not to be confounded with the hunt of the fua'o that nest in large numbers on Pola Rock in Tutuila. 152. Below Ive listed the most well-known Samoan idioms and expressions. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. Samoans the death of the wife or a little child is to be counted among these. Upu fa'amaulalo. Hence, house building and boat building are the two most respected trades. It also refers to elderly or sick people whose days are numbered, but in this case it may not be used in the presence of the person to whom it is applied. Ua tagi le tagata e ona le va'a i le tautai ia ave le va'a i La'ulu ia goto ona o le tele o i'a. ", "As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us, as We remember them. Ua mua ane lava se fale. 108. Upu fa'aalualu: Do the most difficult things first. Plant the giant taro to prevent the weeds from spreading. It is, therefore, compared to a quarrelsome person. Upu faifai or fa'afiti: To refuse a request because the petitioner has previously shown himself unloving and hardhearted. Ua fa'ai'u laufala. In order to settle a dispute, it is necessary to be clear about its causes. Samoan The knee feels the tapping. 190. He has two mouths like the sea cucumber. The sting-ray escapes, but it leaves its barb behind. The road is overgrown with grass; it is not a new road. E sola le fai, 'ae tu'u le foto. He then fits it in place and with his wooden mallet (tafao) hammers it down, his assistant holding it. When the breadfruit tree called puou is uprooted in a storm, it will not die but grow again. The host, for instance, addresses the words to an unexpected visitor to excuse the delay in having things ready for his reception. In Manono the lo appears so often that it is paid for with lo. Now, family members often remain in the homeland, and migrant members send them money. Ua pona i vao, 'ae liai'iina i ala. Upu faanoanoa or alofa referring to a person who has come to harm through anothers fault. Introduced with the verbal particle ua, the saying also refers to a persons disposition. Try the fish line first on land. In Tutuila people knew how to catch sea birds with- - 162 out a decoy (No. Everyone grieves differently and for different periods of time. A house built of the wood of the breadfruit tree is particularly durable and may, therefore, be compared to a chief or a tulafale who is able to protect his family. The all use a one gauge mesh. Upu faaalualu. 177. A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. "All (Compare No. One is for the birds approaching in front, the other for the birds coming from the right and the third for those from the left. 7. If the boards met exactly in the centre, the job was completed. 17. O le i'a ua lata i le loto. The owner of a certain plantation had his crop stolen time and again. You shake in vain the branch that has no fruit. I prefer this explanation. The pigeon of the early morning. In the war between the birds and the fishes (No. 50. 123. Let the Fijian method of fishing remain a secret. This cannot be done on the left side because of the outrigger. Because of this incomplete fastening the term: 136. Saying "hello" is as simple as ml in an informal setting. The sapatu (barracuda) is a big predatory fish which, when caught, is very violent. He invited all the tautai (fishers and sailors) of Samoa to come to Laua and help him. Don't throw away a favourable opportunity. 149. An exhortation not to allow one-self to be downcast by a single failure. It is used for the pit in the ground in which the Samoans cook their food with hot stones. Before everything else a house. Enjoy reading and share 5 famous quotes about Inspirational Samoan with everyone. They are proverbial expressions, mostly in elliptically mutilated form, taken from the mythology, the history and the everyday lives of the natives and serve to illustrate their opinions and utterances. Upu taofiofi. To hang up the paddle (after a fishing expedition). One is unsuccessful because of weakness, stupidity or for other reasons; the other meets with success. The swordfish (sa'ula) likes to pursue the bonito and follows it even when it seeks shelter near a boat. When these migrant members attend a funeral in their homeland, they will pay to get there and bring a good amount of money with them. Se'i muamua ona ala uta. This method of fishing is known as seu. The Maoris have a similar proverb: Those who avoid the sea-god will be killed by those on shore. (LogOut/ All the crabs came to see the baby Sina and they brought food for the mother as is right and proper. Each one has a mind of his own and does not know the thoughts and designs of his neighbour. The bonitos swim about thoughtlessly, but the seagulls are on the alert. The bow and the stern are partly decked in. He neither searches the holes nor does he dig away the mud. Fa'aui lau lavea. O le vaivai o le fe'e. Upu faifai referring to a person who brags in a difficult situation when he knows that help is near. E tele a ululau. The information I have had from the natives convinces me that the second explanation is the correct one. 115. The Polynesian drill, on which the saying is based, must be considered as an entity, the plate having as much to do with the work as the drill itself. Shall I become your working girdle? 75. 42. Ia uluulu matafolau. (Abridged. You have to be a gentleman everywhere but on the field. The explanation given by Pratt to seek an occasion to quarrel is incorrect. 'Ae'ae lea manu ua ulu. After the catch, the net is carried ashore and hung up. Ua tu'u tasi le upega o Pili. The paddle lying on the deck of the fishing boat. Given that dialogue relating to death and grief for many Samoans remains in the realm of tapu (sacred) or s (protected), few attempts have been made by researchers of Samoan heritage Go and look in the fishermen's houses. Once upon a time there was an aitu (devil, spirit) who had the form of a trumpet shell (Triton shell, pu, foafoa) and ate men. All have assembled in the Bay of Laua. Chris Raymond is an expert on funerals, grief, and end-of-life issues, as well as the former editor of the worlds most widely read magazine for funeral directors. Like a ti plantation that never dies. A beautiful Samoan quote about love meaning that brothers protect their sisters. 187. Lefao's pigeons are counted (i.e., the contest is ended; I am the victor). Upu fa'aalualu. If he is doing this awkwardly, so that the motion of his hand can be seen, the wild pigeons will be suspicious and fly away. Thus, two families or two villages may live in close proximity and yet be far removed one from the other through lack of kinship. Mr. Neffgen, Govt. O le foe fa'ae'e i le tau. This Samoan expression literally means like grass by the roadside. When a number of mats are to be stored away, they are gathered up evenly and rolled into a bundle. Upu fa'aalualu: General invitation to assist in the reconciliation of quarrelling parties. 69. More Samoan Proverbs: The knee feels the tapping. 74. To steer a canoe in such a way that the fishing line (of another canoe) is turned in the wrong direction. If the maga breaks or is bitten off by a fish, the loss can easily be repaired. ", "All things grow with time, except grief", "Live your own life, for you will die your own death. O le galo e gase i Pa'au. The tautai, however, knowing that the net was strong enough to hold him said, E le afaina. (It does not matter; there is no danger.). A Samoan proverb about resolving conflict. The select circle of orators and chiefs gather together to share speeches, recite genealogies, consume a popular plant called kava and finish the process by celebrating with a feast prepared by the new members family. When the parents returned, they were so terrified at the young one's inability to eat, that they left all caution aside and could be caught easily. Mutia is a short kind of grass found on much-used roads. The ta'amu is a coarse, little-esteemed species of taro. Upu fa'aaloalo applied to the wife of a chief or a tulafale: May you be blessed with many children. Should anyone, in the excitement of the work or to show off, give orders to his neighbours, no one will heed him, for only the tautai may give orders. The barracuda sleeps by itself because the other fish fear and avoid it. As the fish take to flight by jumping out of the net, they are caught in small hand nets (alagamea). O le ia itiiti le igaga. Upu fa'amafanafana. "We need a shower," Raphael said. Upu vivi'i used to express a common opinion or a unanimous verdict. Every shark must be paid for. Whats with the custom of washing the body every 6 months from the grave. The hermit crab often wanders inland. Upu fiafia: expressions of joy and contentment. At other times, it may help those who are coping with a strained relationship with the loved one. The ise (garfish) is caught by torch light with a hoop-net. Once upon a time a mago and a pa'itele had a fight. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. "One is certain only of death." I don't know the views of that person. Death and grief quotationsmay also capture what you are trying to say or help you come to terms with the loss yourself. Ua leai se manu e olo. The Samoan fale is built in such a way that it can be taken into parts to be transported to some other place. This is the titi with which one can slide about (se'ese'e) in the dirt. The enemy between the houses. 166. Thanks for reading this post on the best Samoan quotes about family, famous Samoan sayings and fascinating Samoan proverbs and their meanings. Consolatory words used at the death of a matai: Every generation has its chiefs and orators. Samoan custom required that all the family members assist at such an undertaking, either to help in the building or to supply food. A tattooer who has a job to do will, on the previous evening, put all his instruments into a container (tunuma). One of the hunters tries to catch all the pigeons without considering those who have caught few or none. Home | About Us | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service Copyright 2023 Funeralwise, LLC. Upu fa'aaloalo. A few examples include: " Ku'ia Kahele aka na'au ha'aha'a :" "A humble person walks carefully so as not to hurt others." When the lavalava is moved aside by the wind or by the man stepping out, the tattoo becomes visible. Thus the whole village perished. Upu fa'aulaula: Playful words referring to losses easy to bear and easy to repair. The favourable progress of an undertaking is a good sign of final success. The visitor, too, may use the words but in a negative sense: Ou te le to'ai fa'a i'a a po, i.e., I do not come secretly like a fish in the night, but I am here to meet you all, to converse with you, to tell you my wishes. Plant the coconut tree on the boundary. Ua mu le lima, tapa le iofi. Samoan traditional woven mat(Credit: Wikipedia). He tries to find out if the other person is good natured, liberal, hospitable and how he can turn things to his advantage. Catch the bird, but watch the breakers. A canoe is steered in the wrong direction while a swarm of little fishes arises. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Both words are similar in meaning, but differ in so far as the alaga'upu points towards the existence of a story from which the proverb originates (o le tala e ala ai le upu). 79. Since the spread of Christianity the saying refers to the repose of the soul after death. Its purpose is to support the fishing rod, the spear, etc., lest they obstruct the narrow hold of the boat. Even European building material is rarely used in the construction of native houses. Civilization, however, has spared many of the original usages. Having foolishly got into trouble he is asking for help. Upu taofiofi: warning, exhortation, appeasement. Please share to your friends: Sightbefore hearsay. Upu fa'aulaula: raillery, ridicule, jests. When the plant sprouts once more, the tuber can still be used; but as soon as it has new leaves, the tuber becomes uneatable. Ufiufi manu gase. Upu vivi'i. Pepe made a strange catch. Translated into English by H. Neffgen, Govt. Ua se tava'e le ausu i le fulu. The paipai is a small crab that moves about slowly and does not resist capture. When exposed to the air the matulau dies very quickly. When the fish see an opening in the net, they swim to the place where the tautai stands as if they obeyed him. A white tern that is so proud of its glossy plumage that it will not associate with darker birds. His work in the village is useful. 30. When the Matala'oa people go fishing, they fish and wrap up. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Ua fa'anoa fua le matulau i le faanoa a gatala. 67. A white bird that has no friend. For the next harvest the old lou will be fetched again or a new one will be made. The true meaning is that you should do the most difficult task first. Upu taofiofi: Soia le si'itia le matalalaga. Se'i to le niu i le tua'oi. The igaga is only a tiny fish. If one wishes to drill a hole in a thing, as in a piece of mother-of-pearl for a fish-hook, he first bores from one side and then tries to hit the hole from the other side. Profitless is the turning of the drill plate, whilst the drill goes on eating through (the wood). La'ulu is the name of a reef near Falealupo, very rich in fish. 127. Each had born him a son. Samoan Sin is carried in the mouth. Who sits at home in the morning will not eat in the evening. There were three entrances to her house. Grief is painful, and at times you may feel as if your heart is literally breaking in two. A logo tai ua logo uta. More Samoan Proverbs: You shake in vain the branch that bears no fruit. 85. This practice can be quite a financial burden on Samoan families particularly if there are a number of funerals in a short amount of time. It is also used in the form of: Ua fa'ae'e le 'au'au, etc., after the leader has concluded his address. At this very moment a fish (malauli) happened to jump out of the water and, with one swoop of the net, Pepe caught both pigeon and fish. Upu fa'amafanafana referring to a disunited family or village community whose reconciliation is at hand. The king is dead, long live the king. The double meaning of the word umu forms an untranslatable pun. 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