154. Laua is the name of a bay in Falelima as well as the name of one of Falelima's five divisions. A person who has supplied a tulavae for the fata is entitled to take part in the fishing and to share in the catch. The hunting implements are hung up. Ua o gatasi le futia ma le umele. If you have to form a resolution, do not revolve the matter in your own mind only, but discuss it with others. 145. In every generation there are some outstanding chiefs. The 'apoa have spines on the back and breast. Neiafu is not the village of this name in Savai'i, but a piece of land near Falepuga, Upolu. Ua le sau i le afu, le sau i le tutupu; ua sau i le lalau. Ua se i'a e sola. O le a sosopo le manu vale i le fogatia. The crab brags about its legs. If at first you dont succeed try, try and try again. Upu fa'aaloalo. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. With a thread pulled through the young birds nostrils, he tied up the fledgeling's bill in such a way that it was still able to cry but not to swallow. This is the order given by the leader when the hunt is to be terminated. 169. Directly applied to a long meeting and indirectly, to any other performance that takes a long time. E le'i iloa i Saua; e le iloa i le fa'alagamaea. A Samoan proverb about patiently enduring an injustice. 118. O le lupe o le taeao. A rainy day. 5. 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. 163. The tulavae is a portion of the fish net made by one person, as explained in No. When the saying is applied to girls (o le i'a vai tama'ita'i), it is used as a faianaga (jest). 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. Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. The ise (garfish) is caught by torch light with a hoop-net. III.MANUAL WORK INSIDE AND OUT OF THE HOUSE. Fa'atilotilo masae. A logo tai ua logo uta. (No. O le a gase manu vao, 'ae ola manu fanua. 5. E gase a uluga. The shell, then, has to sustain the fall while the crab itself gets off unhurt. One night, under the direction of an experienced fisherman (tautai), they stretched a net (lologamata) across the reef passage. This page is a, Short proverbs and sayings about shadows drawn from long experience. Change). First friends, then broken heads. Upu fa'aulaula: raillery, ridicule, jests. Samoan Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. 76. 95. Popular Origins. 51. The wider meaning of the saying is: To stand up for a friend or relative, to help him bear his misfortune, to forgive and cover up his mistakes. 193. 175. ", "He who comes for the inheritance is often made to pay for the funeral. A pigeon caught in the sight of all. 79. O le pa'u a le popo uli. Upu vivi'i used to express a common opinion or a unanimous verdict. 38. Ia tala mea fa'asolo. Upu taofiofi: Slowly and thoroughly; without precipitation. If a visitor comes to the faimea to get a fish-hook, the latter should empty the receptacle completely and not niggardly hide a hook. I don't know the views of that person. Upu fa'anoanoa: expressions of repentance and remorse. 152. Out of indolence one half is usually woven tight and the other rather loose. Upu vivi'i: An enterprise conducted with zeal and care. The Samoan fale is built in such a way that it can be taken into parts to be transported to some other place. 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. Hence, house building and boat building are the two most respected trades. However, the fish were not bonitos but aitu (devils, spirits) in the form of big sea eels. Ala mutiaan old road. On fixed days in October and November every year the palolo worm appears on the reef and is caught in large quantities by the natives who highly esteem it. The mountains of Savai'i are like a sleeping fish. Ua se temeteme. In order for a Samoan to be accept and respected and therefore find themselves, they must follow the rules of their people. They were also shot with bow and arrow (No. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 78): E le'i mitimiti papata. Now Streaming Week 4: The Crown. Upu vivi'i: Traditions, family trees and the happenings of ancient times are not forgotten, but survive among the people. At the time when the Samoans had only stone tools, much strength and skill were required to cut this notch. Another explanation is as follows: For the capture of the dolphin (masimasi) the hook is baited with flying fish. Va'a tele (big boat) is used figuratively for 'upega tele (big net). He is like the tropic bird which is proud of its feathers. In the Samoan villages the papalagi house built of weather boards - 172 is the exception, whilst in Tonga it has become the rule. Ua se tava'e le ausu i le fulu. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). Plant the coconut tree on the boundary. When a Samoan has to do manual work, he takes off his lavalava and puts on a girdle of ti leaves. 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. The galo dies in Pa'au. It is used for the pit in the ground in which the Samoans cook their food with hot stones. Upu fiafia: expressions of joy and contentment. Avetu ni lo, aumai ni lo. Upu alofa: Loving words referring to friends who stick together through thick and thin. The competition had not been conducted according to the rules, but it was a fait accompli. The heaviest object, i.e., the house, is carried by the strongest fellowthe Cinderellawho has to do all the heavy work. A hunter who catches many pigeons rejoices in his shelter. Also, upu faifai. Governmental power is like a fresh water fish. Go and look in the fishermen's houses. Sei fono le paa mona vae. So that it may be used effectively the following morning. Affiliate Disclaimer: Lingalot is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. ", "If the rich could hire someone else to die for them, the poor would make a wonderful living. To drill holes that do not meet. This expression is one of the best Samoan quotes about family. Is he to be pursued like the shark of Foa? When the aitu wanted to return, he became entangled in the net and cried out in a loud voice. 160. 11, 12, 96). Take down the huts and put everything away. In the form of E te seu foga'afa, it is an upu faifai addressed to another who has caused an interruption in a fono without apologizing with an upu fa'amaulalo. O le a ou seu foga'afaina is an upu fa'amaulalo used in the same sense as No. 67. 153. The omnipotent God as brought us together today, for although we are living close together it is He who rules our lives. Upu fa'aalualu: Ta te gase a uluga. 15. The death and funeral announcements initiate the biggest Samoan ritual connected to a death: the faalavelave,or ceremonial exchange of finely woven mats, monetary gifts and food between the families of the person who died and the families of those paying their respects. Another explanation is as follows: Matala'oa was a crippled girl in Falealili. So many fish were caught in it, that the boats could not hold them and many had to be thrown back into the sea. The tifitifi is a small fish. E gase le paa i lona vae. ", "Make sure to send a lazy man for the Angel of Death. The trade wind blows mostly during the cool season and brings fine weather for sea travel. When exposed to the air the matulau dies very quickly. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa: The former concord is at an end. The matai orders his men to build a small hunting hut and carry it with the rest of the hunting implements to the swamp which is the bird's usual habitat. "Gun first. When fishing for ise we swing the net sometimes to the right, sometimes to the left. 1. A day for plaiting afa. Compare also Nos. Let it go the way of the bonito. Upu vivi'i applied in a figurative sense to a man who, because of his good qualities and hard work, is an acquisition to his community. Referring to a person about to leave his home, never to return. This phrase is used to describe someone whos will is stronger than their body. (LogOut/ Of the five kinds of boats mentioned by Kraemer, three are still in general use: (1) The small outrigger canoe (paopao); (2) the large outrigger canoe (soatau); (3) the bonito canoe (va'aalo). The galo is frequently found in this lagoon. The busybody's pretended wisdom, therefore, will be of no avail. Like an uprooted puou. The road is overgrown with grass; it is not a new road. 113. They were too late for the catch. This is the titi with which one can slide about (se'ese'e) in the dirt. All Rights Reserved. In order to settle a dispute, it is necessary to be clear about its causes. O le i'a a tautai e alu i le fa'alolo. of tautai) advances an opinion regarding fishing or navigation, he receives the answer: O le va'ai a le tauta. Buy Sympathy FlowersShop Funeral StationeryBrowse Memorial Items. Upu fa'aalualu: Do the most difficult things first. Upu fa'alumaluma applied to a person who knows everybody and talks about everybody. Upu fiafia referring to events that bring joy and contentment. Hello. To hang up the paddle (after a fishing expedition). Top Samoan Mothers Quotes. Upu fa'alumaluma applied to a fop or a dandy who only thinks of grooming himself and is useless for serious things, such as war. However, when hostilities began he joined the fish. Upu fa'aulaula with which a matai refers to the common people (tagata-leutele). Fa'a'ulu toli i gaoa. Proverbial Expressions of the Samoans 177 Ua logo sese(ese fa'amea vilivili. To drill holes that do not meet. A council meeting in which no decision is reached. 158. E le se tunuma ma moe fa'atasi. It is not like a 139. Lua mata is a figure of speech for a small taro patch; to 'ese is elliptical for toto i se mea 'ese. Se'i motu le pa 'a 'ua iloa. The latter are caught with a small fish-hook. The fish are then driven to a spot previously agreed upon. E gase le pa'a i lona vae. If it is used in the first sense, Pratt's translation is correct and the figure is taken from the method of fishing - 164 known as alafaga (Nos. Upu vivi'i referring to a small but influential family or village, a calm but momentous speech and to similar circumstances. Upu faifai referring to a meddler or a slanderer who endangers the peace of a family or a village. 125. Consolatory words used at the death of a matai: Every generation has its chiefs and orators. Ua sili mea le seuga. The whole contraption is known as matau, or more simply, pa. To polish the pa, pieces of coral are used: the rough kind called puga, as well as the softer 'ana. It is an upu vivi'i, commending a person for his retentive memory. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. Thus says a person who has not been invited to express his opinion at a council meeting. 0 le pa ua sala le fausaga. The most frequently used and best beloved embellishment of the language to which the orator resorts, is the muagagana or alaga'upu. 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. Some were destroyed by the eels, others by Pagoa. Here are some humorous words that may help: Knowing when not to speak following a death is as important as knowing when to speak. The bonito fishing rod is fastened to the thwart by means of a sinnet ring (futia). Both ropes must be of equal strength, lest one of them tear when a bonito bites. Thus the whole village perished. Ua fa'afaiva o matu'u. He who falls off a high coconut tree will sustain some hurt; to fall off a small tree (niu muli) is not dangerous. This refers to a mishap that befalls several people at the same time. 148. This is in the language that the matais or chief of the people would use because he is discussing matter of extreme importance. Like a bird caught in its nest. Taia i le tafao, taia i le va'ai. The following morning the fisher embarks in his canoe, unties the hooks, and fastens the line of one to his right leg and the other to his left leg. Refers to the introductory ceremonies to any function, such as the ceremonial greetings introducing a speech, grace before meals, etc. Ia moe le ufu, to'a le paipai. (This copy is now in the Alexander Turnbull Library. A Samoan proverb which means that current trials are coming to an end. Samoan May it end with threats and not come to blows. Cancel. The saying means: To countermine another's evil designs. E sau le fuata ma lona lou. The neck of land is now called Tiapepe. 100. Avetu ni lo, aumai ni lo. Proverbial Sayings of the Samoans. Like the taro holes in Asau. Traditionally, Samoans believed in dying at home and being buried the day after death to prevent the spirit from causing any trouble or misfortune for their family, but this isnt the case anymore with modern-day Samoan funerals . The funeral service is typically at a church and involves a lot of praying and singing. Family responsibility and the care of family land are the keys to the culture. At lauloa fishing some men must mind the net lest it become entangled and tear in the stones and coral slabs, while the others are dragging it. The fact is that, now and then, fatal poisonings occur after the natives have partaken of pelupelu that were caught with an unavau. Upu fa'aalualu: encouragement, persuasion. 140. 176. Ua mu le lima, tapa le iofi. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa, having a similar meaning to No. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. 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.). 103. Upu vivi'i. 156. 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. Thank you so much for the extensive info. Apia, 1906. When the time is right, ask the surviving family member what that cause might be. 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. Two persons, families or villages related to each other but unequal in strength, means, number, etc. A successful hunt. ", "What you give for the cause of charity in health is gold; what you give in sickness is silver; what you give after death is lead. The fish-hook is incorrectly bound. The following morning it is properly put in order. O le i'a ititi o igaga. Proverbs offering support include: Some cultures view death as a very part of life on a larger continuum. The just needs no memorial, for his deeds are his monument. To disentangle the coconut-leaf net. O le aso ma le filiga'afa, o le aso ma le mata'inatila. Ua tuliloa le atu a le sa'u. Refers to a chief of the second rank who gives an order which no one obeys. A ripe coconut that falls off the tree strikes root and grows. (2) In the war between the birds and the fishes, a black tern (gogo uli) was - 171 killed and eaten by a fuga fish. Everyone grieves differently and for different periods of time. The aggrieved person usually leaves it to another to utter this reproach unless he is unable to contain his anger. Patupatu amo fale. Enjoy reading and share 8 famous quotes about Samoan Mothers with everyone. (2) At a reconciliation the opponents should openly confess the cause of their dissatisfaction, so that permanent peace may be concluded. Polata, however, is not very durable and the ribbon tore time and again. Samoan Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. The lou is a long pole with a crook at the end, used in gathering breadfruit. So he prayed to Tagaloalagi, the highest god, to help him. Ua fa'atagito'a. The seeming weakness of the octopus. However, it presupposes that only one person is engaged in an undertaking, or, if there is more than one, none of them meets with success. All have assembled in the Bay of Laua. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. In this state, which is considered a symbol of repose, it is known as ufu. Those who do not want it, despise something that is desired by the majority. (Samoan Proverb) The knee Read our, Remembering a Loved One During the Holidays, Differences Between Normal and Complicated Grief, Turning to Grief Counseling When You Need Help, 5 Stages of Grief When Facing a Terminal Diagnosis, Signs You Are Experiencing Disenfranchised Grief, How to Deal with the Grief of Losing a Child. 142. 188. Today. It came not when the yam plant withered; it came not when it sprouted again; it came when the plant was once more in leaf. 29. When a number of matai turn out for a common fishing expedition (alafaga), each canoe must keep its place and be steered properly, lest the fishing lines get tangled. To catch the first pigeon of the day is considered a special achievement. Because of its small size the igaga was not invited to the meeting. " A hui hou :" "Until we meet again." The tautai must pay for his sins. The fish had a fono regarding the advisability of declaring war on the birds. Upu fa'aulaula addressed to a person who appears unexpectedly. An unripe nut will rot. Pilis net has been poured out into the sea. Ua vela lana umu i lo tatou nu'u. Otherwise, ones spirit may cause problems for the family. Now, family members often remain in the homeland, and migrant members send them money. Anything they caught was carefully wrapped up and at once sent to the village. Like the tip of the pandanus leaf. "He kehau ho 'oma 'ema 'eke aloha:" "Love is like a cleansing dew." When the thief returned and saw the charm, he was frightened. Ua ta i matau, ta i ama fa'alamaga ise. (Samoan Proverb) More Samoan Proverbs (Based on Topics) Sin - Friendship - Work & Career - Morning - Night - Birds - View All Samoan Proverbs Buy books and product about Samoan @ Amazon Popular Topics Love Proverbs - Life Proverbs - Death & Dying Proverbs - Success Proverbs - Happiness Proverbs - Friendship Proverbs - View All Topics Place the ridge pole first, then we shall pass the battens. Entering the house, he poured the fish in front of his guest. A Samoan proverb meaning some people will compliment what you have because they want it. This refers to the preparations for the hunt of the manuali'i. See also the next three proverbs. "One is certain only of death." The true meaning is that you should do the most difficult task first. It also means that several men have plotted to harm another. Samoa, arise and raise your flag, your crown!Look at those stars that are waving on it:This is the symbol of Jesus, who died on it for Samoa.Oh, Samoa, hold fast your power forever.Do not be afraid; God is our foundation, our freedom.Samoa, arise: your flag is waving, your crown! E a sipa le lama, 'ae fano malolo. Ua sa'a i le tai le upega o Pili. When a decoy bird refuses to call, people say it is to'iastricken (with sickness or obstinacy). The big net has been spread out in the sea. After the harvest the pole will be laid aside or thrown away. Upu fa'amafanafana or vivi'i: A strong village that has been defeated in battle will fight again. For example, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (from the LMS tradition) ministers to half of the population there. 132. Both are well protected by the law of the land. Only seen in the mouths of the fish. Ua se fau e ta'i. Otherwise, ones spirit may cause problems for the family. Pinterest. Ia lua mata to 'ese. List of Phrases in Samoan Below is a list of the phrases and daily expressions in Samoan placed in a table. The host, for instance, addresses the words to an unexpected visitor to excuse the delay in having things ready for his reception. The papata crab has not yet smacked her lips, i.e., has had nothing to eat yet. A beautiful Samoan quote about love meaning that brothers protect their sisters. The inhabitants of the coast finally determined to rid themselves of the oppressor. 149. The bonitos swim about thoughtlessly, but the seagulls are on the alert. Applied to someone who succumbs to a high chief or an orator, also to a taupou (village virgin) who elopes with a man of rank. Nafanua, the war goddess, dwelt in Falealupo, Savai'i. 98. The eels rushed the people and started to devour them. 105. Inspirational Samoan Quotes & Sayings. A visiting matai applies these words to himself when he thinks that, owing to his presence, his - 161 hosts are prevented from discussing their affairs. 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. The Samoans say that the greedy heron eats all the fish it catches and brings nothing to its family. Upu fa'amaulalo meaning: If I have caused some trouble, such as a quarrel, I must try my best to set things right. Tau ina iloa ia i'a. Your will is as the flight of an old pigeon. A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. Applied to a resolution corresponding to what is customary in the family or the village. Let each plant two taros in a particular spot. Someone who comes to grief as a result of their own actions O le ia itiiti le igaga. A canoe is steered in the wrong direction while a swarm of little fishes arises. In return the owner will receive a gift of food. The lower end of the rafters is tied fast, the upper end lies hidden in the timber work. Some maintain that ufu is the name of a certain fish and paipai the substance secreted by it. Temeteme is the spindle of the drill with the drill plate. (LogOut/ I was also told that Seu foga'afa designates a usage customary at the alafaga and resembles the malagafaga (No. Please share to your friends: Sightbefore hearsay. In return, families return gifts to the visitors. The mago escaped through a side opening. Ua savini fa'apunuamanu. The owner of a certain plantation had his crop stolen time and again. Upu alofa: expressions of love, compassion, and sympathy. 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 Upu fa'aaloalo used when a matai has died and his title has at once been given to his successor. O le ala ua mutia, 'ae le se ala fati. Publilius Syrus. ", "If you start thinking of death, you are no longer sure of life. O le vaivai o le fe'e. 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. O le lupe na fa'ia mai i le fuifui. Mutiagiagi are the four small rafters in the gable of the round end of the Samoan house. The god gave him a fetish (tupua) which the man hung up in an aoa tree (banyan). Let the fishermans bamboo receptacle be completely emptied out. For the community hunt a tia (cleared space in the bush for hunting) was prepared and shelters or hiding places erected for the individual hunters. - 152 The front entrance was used by those who came with a request. This is the u ta'afale. Upu fa'anoanoa. Shower later." The Samoan arrows had one or more prongs. If new mats - 178 are to be added the bundle must be undone and the mats will then fall into disorder. When lying in the sand, they can easily hurt one another. Introduction: The two principal objects at the use of the Samoan are his house and his boat. However, the ancient myths also co-exist with Christianity, and this blending of rituals can be seen in funeral customs. Upu vivi'i referring to a village that boasts of many experienced orators. Three Samoan orators, including two tulafale(Credit: Wikipedia). Should the fish or the line strike the outrigger (this may happen to an inexperienced or a hasty fisherman) the hook is likely to be torn out and the fish will be lost. To push the cross-piece back and forth (in order to spread the net). The paths in the bush are never obliterated. E tele a ululau. Upu faifai referring to a person who feigns love and affection. Also used as an upu fa'amaulalo. As this is closed on all sides, his companions know nothing about it. In time, remembering a loved one may bring more comfort than pain. The pigeon flew away, just skimming over the water near the place where Pepe was hidden. The clumsy, loutish fellow carries the house. A careless person will be taken by surprise by his watchful enemy. Upu faifai applied to a repulsive person whom nobody wants to associate with.

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