Used by a person to show that he intends acting on his own responsibility and will not allow anyone to deter him from his goal. Both are well protected by the law of the land. 9. The faila is a piece of forked wood fastened to the front part of the outrigger of a canoe. She then related what she had seen. Upu faifai applied to a repulsive person whom nobody wants to associate with. Ia ta'amilo pea ma tautala. Turner, on page 221, says: If a pigeon sees its mate fall dead, it will drop down and cover the body with its wings even though it should be killed also. In Asau, Savai'i, the soil is very stony. According to the Samoans the bird is so proud of its long tail that, being approached from the front, it sits immediately and allows itself to be caught, for fear of damaging its feathers by turning round. Overcoming Fear of Death. Seu foga'afa. 106, with particular stress on the fact that the homeless person gets no consideration. The stranger then replies with the muagagana No. The neck of land is now called Tiapepe. 186. This often miscarries. Referring to a person about to leave his home, never to return. When the lavalava is moved aside by the wind or by the man stepping out, the tattoo becomes visible. " A hui hou :" "Until we meet again." Samoan A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. Fa'asega tu launiu. Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. 177. Like the swift that never rests. We must be of one mind in the undertaking. ", "Everything revolves around bread and death. For a certain kind of night fishing the Samoans use a particular net called tapo. Thus the whole village perished. Granting the request. Words of praise to commend a person's power and strength. Refers to a man who always speaks of building a house, but has neither the energy nor the means to do so. 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. 94. Upu vivi'i: laudatory and complimentary remarks. ). O le sapatu moe 'ese. The sponging of the Matamea crab. Finally she added another piece of fau and the cord held. Let the fishermans bamboo receptacle be completely emptied out. Ua se fau e ta'i. Samoan The knee feels the tapping. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa. A piece of forked wood standing on the outrigger. Let each do his share of the work. O le i'a ititi o igaga. People have lots of misconceptions about me. Applied to the loss a family or a village suffers by the death of a matai or an influential chief. Place the ridge pole first, then we shall pass the battens. The Samoans say that its existence is useless - 154 (ola fua), since it does not try to evade its enemies. Profitless is the turning of the drill plate, whilst the drill goes on eating through (the wood). Interpreter. 187. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Samoans maintain that if the parents were left undisturbed, they would remain with their young and allow themselves to starve to death. Below Ive listed the most famous Samoan proverbs and their meanings as well as some common Samoan sayings. Lefao's people heard the call and repeated it so that the news of his victory quickly spread through the bush and through the town. Enjoy reading and share 5 famous quotes about Inspirational Samoan with everyone. 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.). See also the following. 25. Like a breadfruit plucked on stony ground, (i.e., plucked off a tree growing on stony ground, so that the fruit will be crushed and no longer usable). Once bitten, twice shy. 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. The fish fugausi secretes a whitish substance in which it hides itself and feels secure from its enemies. Before bird-catching an offering should be made. We must be of one mind in the undertaking. It is used for colouring siapo (tapa). The round ends are now temporarily tied with ropes (tautala) to the middle portion and the carpenter examines whether the house is standing straight. 117. Plant the coconut tree on the boundary. La'ulu is the name of a reef near Falealupo, very rich in fish. 130. Ala mutiaan old road. A pigeon caught in the sight of all. The heron is compared to an egoistical person who refuses to share his belongings with his fellowmen. Poems about death and losscan add another dimension, bringing to life emotions that prose or sayings cannot express. Upu fa'anoanoa. The paths in the bush are never obliterated. He is like the tropic bird which is proud of its feathers. Applications: (1) The news is not true, but it has spread too far to be retracted. When lying in the sand, they can easily hurt one another. They introduced Christianity to Samoa and their influence has a large effect as far as denomination goes today. Grief is painful, and at times you may feel as if your heart is literally breaking in two. Na o Neiafu na mele ai le to'elau. Upu vivi'i applied to surpassing qualities in persons or things. 172). It is the belief of the Samoans that the turtle lurks near her eggs on the beach and that she catches and eats her young as soon as they are hatched. The saying is used by a speaker as an apology for having, in the heat of the discussion, offended one of his listeners or for having unintentionally omitted one of the set forms of speech required by Samoan etiquette. Same meaning as No. 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. ", "Death doesn't just look through the book of the old. At the time when the Samoans had only stone tools, much strength and skill were required to cut this notch. The best hooks are those with a perfectly white pearl shell shaft. Ua fa'anoa fua le matulau i le faanoa a gatala. The trunk-fish moamoa moves very slowly and is easily caught. Ua logo 'ese'ese fa'amea vilivili. 144. The all use a one gauge mesh. The road is overgrown with grass; it is not a new road. 2. When two men are in partnership, they must be of one mind. Sep 5, 2018 - Explore Jean's board "Samoan Sayings" on Pinterest. Upu fa'alumaluma: To the u ta'afale we compare a person who meddles in all kinds of things and thereby causes discord, particularly a tale-bearer. O le va'a fau po fau ao. 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. When a bonito has taken the bait, the fisherman will swing in his rod with a forward motion on the starboard side, the canoe still moving on. At low tide two girls were fishing in the lagoon of Sale'imoa. Ua se u ta'afale. Faimea are those tautai who are clever at making fish-hooks. One day the boys went fishing for their father. ", "The ugliest life is better than the nicest death. (Pratt translates: One who has no fixed abode.). They are shouting together as at the tern hunt. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. This is the code that provides for the systems of chiefs that lead Samoan families. The god shows his power in the banyan tree. This is in the language that the matais or chief of the people would use because he is discussing matter of extreme importance. 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. As an Amazon Associate this site earns from qualifying purchases. A motto characterizing the Samoan who is suspicious himself and often invites suspicion. For the chase it offers only feathered game. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. By Chris Raymond If the tautai has no luck, people will say it is the punishment for some sin he has committed and that he must try again until he makes a catch. O le a sosopo le manu vale i le fogatia. O le ala ua mutia, 'ae le se ala fati. Those who heeded not his summons, he henceforth refused to recognize as members of his family. This was the original meaning of the proverb. To be aware of oneself in society one has to be accepted into its society. 179. These are used often in day to day life. 4 > Proverbial expressions of the Samoans, by E. Schultz, p 139-184. Also used as an upu fa'amaulalo. The thief soon found out that the fetish did not harm him, so he stole again. The wild manutagi, hearing the call of the decoy bird, approaches gradually by hopping from tree to tree, before it enters the cage. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa referring to a person who is in danger of his life. 127. ", "He who comes for the inheritance is often made to pay for the funeral. 116. Upu fa'amaulalo by which is meant: The matter on which I am now going to speak does not really concern me - 147 and I am overstepping my rights in taking the word. A big fish net is made in parts (tulavae) by individual persons. Only at Neiafu is the trade wind despised. Upu fa'amaulalo, fa'anoanoa or alofa referring to a person who has neither home nor family. Upu taofiofi: Warning: Look before you leap. 'Ae'ae lea manu ua ulu. 16. Saying "hello" is as simple as ml in an informal setting. Now Streaming Week 4: The Crown. When the aitu wanted to return, he became entangled in the net and cried out in a loud voice. O le malu i fale'ulu. 196. 131. To bait the manuali'i, a bunch of bananas was used (No. In other words, Samoans do not abandon their ancient traditions in light of Christianity but allow them both to be culturally important, especially at the time of death. Polata, however, is not very durable and the ribbon tore time and again. Upu fa'aalualu: Ta te gase a uluga. Samoan The person who has burned their fingers often asks for tongs. Should one be weak and faint-hearted, the undertaking will fail. 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. 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. A paddle lying on this half deck may easily fall off. 5. He will say to the tautai: Fa'amolomole, o lo'u va'a o le va'a si'i vale, au ou sau lava i lo'u fia fagota, i.e., I beg your pardon; I have launched my canoe without a good excuse; I have come to help you. The introduction of Christian ideas has given it a wider meaning: Men are living together on earth, but whether they will ever meet depends on the will of God who may send sickness, storms or other obstacles. Civilization, however, has spared many of the original usages. When the breadfruit tree called puou is uprooted in a storm, it will not die but grow again. May the coconut tree bear a rich harvest. Words of regret used by the loser. When the saying is applied to girls (o le i'a vai tama'ita'i), it is used as a faianaga (jest). The omnipotent God as brought us together today, for although we are living close together it is He who rules our lives. 141. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. Ua fano lua i masa. Avatu ni lo, aumai ni lo. 184. Ua fuifui fa'atasi, 'ae vao 'ese'ese. A fourth arrow for emergencies lies behind the hunter and may be shot in any direction. (Samoan Proverb) The grasshopper flies about, but the kingfisher watches him. ", "Life is not separate from death. Ua tu'u tasi le upega o Pili. Upu taofiofi: Slowly and thoroughly; without precipitation. The grammars and dictionaries present a few muagagana, but leave them often untranslated and unexplained. 7. 106. Explore. To disentangle the coconut-leaf net. As an upu fa'amafanafana: E le afaina, ua e pa'u i se niu umiTake comfort, it is to a person of rank that you have succumbed. The word falute originally referred only to mats; it is now also applied to other things that must be gathered up evenly. To get good hooks one has to ask in the houses of the tautai (afolau 1); elsewhere only inferior hooks will be offered. Lefao then cried out: Ua tau lupe a Lefao. 158. 142. Fa'alupe tupola. May the pearl shell fish-hook never be lost before it has been shown to others. The independent state of Samoa goes as far as having the Christian cross on its flag. Ua sa'a i le tai le upega o Pili. Mago is a species of shark; pa'itele was a sea-monster about which little is known. Upu taofiofi: warning, exhortation, appeasement. If the assistant is inattentive and looks away, the plank will not fit in and the work miscarries. Upu fa'aalualu: (1) In a discussion each one should tell his opinion unreservedly; only then can the right decision be reached. of tautai) advances an opinion regarding fishing or navigation, he receives the answer: O le va'ai a le tauta. Upu alofa: Loving words referring to friends who stick together through thick and thin. When the hunter has allured the gogo, he pulls in his decoy bird and imitates the tern's call-note a. He will be answered by the tern with another a.. I think it is simply used as a faianaga, a jest referring to a lean person. 159. 126). Upu vivi'i referring to a small but influential family or village, a calm but momentous speech and to similar circumstances. A tattooer who has a job to do will, on the previous evening, put all his instruments into a container (tunuma). 120. Ua tuliloa le atu a le sa'u. The roots are edible. Originally this was used metaphorically for a beautiful calm day when the sea and the mountains are perfectly visible. The pigeon that was detached from the rest of the flock. The overwhelming religion in Samoa is Christianity. Ua mua'i ta i'a Fagaiofu. Samoan The careless fish will be eaten by the shark. At the termination of the war the birds held a fono and drank kava. Patupatu amo fale. Look before you leap. Samoan A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. (This copy is now in the Alexander Turnbull Library. Upu taofiofi: Let each one attend to his own affairs and not meddle with those of others. More Samoan Proverbs: The knee feels the tapping. When a crab is caught it is pierced with its own leg. Three Samoan orators, including two tulafale(Credit: Wikipedia). Upu vivi'i to commend the energy and perseverance with which a person strives towards his goal. A bird that has just been caught jumps about and struggles to escape. The galo is a full grown fish, which in its earlier stages is called fugausi and laea. The following morning it is properly put in order. 61. 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. 41. Like the life of the trunk-fish. (2) At a reconciliation the opponents should openly confess the cause of their dissatisfaction, so that permanent peace may be concluded. Ua saia fua le ma'ave'ave le fua. 1. Upu fa'aaloalo or fiafia. Like this post? Prayers From Prison. E tele a ululau. Upu fiafia: expressions of joy and contentment. It is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo, an apology to the receiver whom courtesy then requires to praise the value of the gift. Both fish are frequently caught together. 168. Copyright 2023 Funeralwise, LLC. This refers to the preparations for the hunt of the manuali'i. ", "Old age is not as honorable as death, but most people want it. Like a pigeon sitting on the pola (plaited coconut leaves used to enclose the sides of a house). Whatever your culture or religion, these words help address death as a part of life: It's important to honor those who have gone before us. 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 Ua liua le tua ma le alo. 169. This pictures a fisher who sits in his boat on a dark night and is startled by the sudden appearance of a shark. Ua si'i le matalalagathings have changed. Ua se aga e tasi. Malu i puega. It is an upu vivi'i, commending a person for his retentive memory. Applied to a thing done so hurriedly that order and care suffer; for instance, a hurried journey in which things are forgotten. In the bush villages and sometimes also in those near the seashore, the inner bark of the fausoga tree is twisted into a cord used to make fish and lobster nets and for other purposes. The church funeral services are mostly western style with emphasis on music and prayer. When the Matala'oa people go fishing, they fish and wrap up. Often one hears this saying at the reception of guests. Never judge things of. Another explanation is as follows: For the capture of the dolphin (masimasi) the hook is baited with flying fish. 102. The barracuda that tears off the hook. The chief Amituana'i came along and abducted them. Below Ive listed the most well-known Samoan idioms and expressions. Ua ola a moamoa. One day chief Pepe, a visitor, was catching pigeons there. 8. When the wild manutagi has entered the cage of the decoy bird, the hunter, crying 'ae'ae, jumps out of his shelter and covers the cage. This is said by a person when Samoan custom requires him to give away some valuable object, such as a pig or a fine mat. (Compare No. There are a variety of cultural traditions surrounding death as well as different emotions and perspectives on what death means. Family responsibility and the care of family land are the keys to the culture. Mocking words applied to a boaster. 190. A careless person will be taken by surprise by his watchful enemy. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. Upu vivi'i. Compare also Nos. 10. If it is approached from behind, it will fly off. The Samoans say that the greedy heron eats all the fish it catches and brings nothing to its family. 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. 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. E sau le fuata ma lona lou. A Samoan quote about death which highlights how permanent death is. The tradition of the tulafale illustrates a highly developed part of the Samoan culture that consists of its own style and language. The work, called milota'i, is usually done by the women. It is sometimes helpful to remind a surviving spouse or family member that they will always grieve the loss of a loved one but that the grief will gradually become less acute. It only looks that way. A decoy bird that keeps away the wild birds. 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. On the coast near Asu the shark crept into a submarine cave. When a flock of pigeons came down, Lefao caught a great number of them before the other was even ready to swing his net. Upu faaalualu. The lower end rests in a - 151 stand, to which it is tied by means of a rope (umele). Ua vaea i ulu fatuga. ", "There is no one who can jump so high as to escape death. Samoan Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. The shell, then, has to sustain the fall while the crab itself gets off unhurt. The collapse of the heap of stones. 34. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 23. 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 saying means, not to reveal a certain matter, such as the commission of an injustice. A many-pronged arrow could not be used to shoot pigeons in a thicket, as the leaves and branches would have hindered or deflected its flight. The more formal ways to say this are: Hello (polite). The matai's sole indoor occupation is the making of sinnet ('afa) out of coconut fibre. Used by someone whose opinion has not been sought. 161. Ua fa'afaiva o matu'u. The fish seems to do the will of the tautai (chief fisherman). Notwithstanding its soft body the octopus is a powerful fish. The fish are then driven to a spot previously agreed upon. Entering the house, he poured the fish in front of his guest. 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. 176. A beautiful Samoan quote about love meaning that brothers protect their sisters. Inspirational Samoan Quotes & Sayings. Buy Sympathy FlowersShop Funeral StationeryBrowse Memorial Items. 11. IN the field of rhetoric the Samoans have shown both skill and artistry. Because of this incomplete fastening the term: 136. 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. Not a pigeon is cooing. 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. Ua se temeteme. Samoans have a lot of the same roots as other island cultures of the South Pacific so they have many aspects in common. First friends, then broken heads. I shouldn't say fat, that might offend him, but he's Samoan and claims to have seen ghosts. I have developed a Samoan mentality. Check out the video below which features a range of famous Samoan quotes and well-known Samoan sayings & proverbs. Fa'aoti (from oti, to die) is a figure of speech for fa'auma (completely, so that nothing is left). A fishing expedition may have no success, but a suspicion usually has some ground for it. 162. A sickly old man. Upu fa'aaloalo. 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). How to Find Joy in a Broken World. Thus, there is a lou for every harvest. They may resume fishing, however, a little while after the new net has been tried out for the first time. When a ti plantation has been abandoned, the plants are not choked by the weeds but will grow up again as soon as the weeds are removed. Both ropes must be of equal strength, lest one of them tear when a bonito bites. However, when hostilities began he joined the fish. They were too late for the catch. 10. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. Its used to describe someone who has no fixed abode. It is also used jestingly at the preparation of food or kava, when the portion set aside is likely to prove insufficient and the whole available supply had better be used. The deck-planks of a large war canoe were laid simultaneously from either side. Ua mu le lima, tapa le iofi. 153. Thereupon the two determined to tell their father that both had used the spear. The 'apoa have spines on the back and breast. Apia, Samoa, 1916. To hang up the paddle (after a fishing expedition). Put the gouge aside. At night he came ashore through a passage in the reef to look for his prey and in the morning he returned to the sea. The busybody's pretended wisdom, therefore, will be of no avail. Upu fa'amafanafana. Applied to people who meet and take counsel together. EMAIL: WECARE@SEVENPONDS.COM, Appointed family orators facilitate the process of death and funeral in Samoan culture, Hospice social worker, Scott Janssen, offers advice on how to ease a loved one's pain, Advance directives provide people with mental health issues the ability to communicate with providers when they are doing well. 19. The sea cucumber always held with the victor. Cast it on the big deck. 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. 135. The tulavae are afterwards joined together. See more ideas about samoan, samoan quotes, polynesian culture. This is why the Samoans say that the full-grown fish come from all over Samoa to Pa'au, where they are caught. All endeavours to effect a reconciliation prove in vain. 1. Temeteme is the spindle of the drill with the drill plate. They also decided that the Fijian method of fishing being so unsatisfactory, should no longer be taught to others. Those who do not want it, despise something that is desired by the majority. If you have to form a resolution, do not revolve the matter in your own mind only, but discuss it with others. 98. 105. ", "Who is old and doesn't believe it, will trip into his grave without seeing it. At last her brother returned, but he had caught nothing. 4. Muniao (la'au fa'alava) is a transverse piece of wood placed across the net to keep it properly stretched. 166. They can comfort those who are mourning alone or help you as you write a eulogy or pen a condolence letter. Upu faifai referring to a lazy person or a shirker who will not lend a hand at a job undertaken by the community. As the fish take to flight by jumping out of the net, they are caught in small hand nets (alagamea). The barracuda that sleeps apart. In the Samoan language, proverbs are known as alagaupu. Matala'oa was a bush village in Falealili, inland of Poutasi. Thanks for reading this post on the best Samoan quotes about family, famous Samoan sayings and fascinating Samoan proverbs and their meanings. The joy of the welcome was like that with which the birds greet the dawn. All have assembled in the Bay of Laua. Pinterest. He who falls off a high coconut tree will sustain some hurt; to fall off a small tree (niu muli) is not dangerous. The matulau share the gatalas grief without reason. He then fits it in place and with his wooden mallet (tafao) hammers it down, his assistant holding it. The sega is a tiny parakeet, the only bird of the parrot family found in Samoa. It means, to refrain from further participation in an affair; to leave the decision to another. An incautious person will be surprised by his enemy. 133. It is more difficult to make the shaft, pa, than the hook, maga; therefore, the pa is more valuable. O le pa'u a le popo uli. 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