Useful Phrases

1. Na ou faia lenei app

   I made this app

   Usage

   Used when introducing an app you created

   Grammar Note

   Samoan uses VSO word order. "Na" marks past tense

2. E fua lenei app

   This app is free

   Usage

   Used to inform someone the app is free of charge

   Grammar Note

   "Fua" means free/without cost in Samoan

3. Fa'amolemole taumafai e download

   Please try downloading it

   Usage

   Used to encourage someone to download the app

   Grammar Note

   "Taumafai" means to try/attempt in Samoan

4. 'O a'u 'o se tagata Iapani

   I'm Japanese

   Usage

   Basic phrase for introducing your nationality

   Grammar Note

   "Tagata" means person in Samoan

5. 'O a'u 'o se tagata malaga

   I'm a traveler

   Usage

   Used to identify yourself as a tourist/traveler

   Grammar Note

   "Malaga" means journey/travel in Samoan

6. 'O lo'o ou malaga to'atasi

   I'm traveling alone

   Usage

   Used to say you are traveling by yourself

   Grammar Note

   "To'atasi" means one person / alone: to'a- (Pratt: "To'a, a prefix to the numerals" used for counting people) + tasi (one)

7. 'O le taimi muamua o lo'u sau iinei

   It's my first time here

   Usage

   Common phrase when visiting a place for the first time

   Grammar Note

   "Muamua" means first/foremost in Samoan

8. E mafai ona ou pu'eata?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Used when asking permission to take a photo

   Grammar Note

   "Mafai" means possible/able to in Samoan

9. E mafai ona tatou pu'eata fa'atasi?

   Shall we take a photo together?

   Usage

   Used to suggest taking a photo together

   Grammar Note

   "Tatou" is inclusive "we". "Fa'atasi" means together

10. Fa'amolemole scan le QR code

    Please scan the QR code

    Usage

    Used when asking someone to scan a QR code

    Grammar Note

    "Fa'amolemole" is the polite request word in Samoan

11. Aua ne'i fai fa'asese ia te a'u

    Don't cheat me / Stop ripping me off

    Usage

    Used to protest being cheated or overcharged

    Grammar Note

    "Aua ne'i" is the Samoan prohibitive. "Fa'asese" means to act wrongly/deceive

12. Aua ne'i fa'aleagaina a'u

    Don't underestimate me / Don't look down on me

    Usage

    Used when someone underestimates or disrespects you

    Grammar Note

    "Fa'aleagaina" = fa'a- (causative) + "leaga" (bad/evil) — to treat badly or belittle

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