Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. The barracuda that tears off the hook. 63. Version. The barb easily breaks off and remains in the wound, while the fish escapes. The peaceful demonstration erupted into violence when the NZ military police opened fire on the marchers. So many fish were caught in it, that the boats could not hold them and many had to be thrown back into the sea. Death, in Samoan tradition, is considered Gods Will. It has traditionally been believed that Samoans should die at home. This Samoan quote is used when a beloved chief dies. The tautai may not refuse him. Even European building material is rarely used in the construction of native houses. I am not competent to judge how the unavau's poison is communicated to the pelupelu, whether this happens in the sea or when the two fish are accidentally cooked together. Like a sleeping fish. The bonito was mistakenly pulled up on the outrigger side. Tavai manu uli. Since the spread of Christianity the saying refers to the repose of the soul after death. O le sala a tautai e totogi. E ta'ape a fatuati. The Banner of Freedom (O Le Fua o Le Saolotoga o Samoa) is the national anthem of Samoa.(Video). A canoe is steered in the wrong direction while a swarm of little fishes arises. Poems about death and losscan add another dimension, bringing to life emotions that prose or sayings cannot express. Va'a tele (big boat) is used figuratively for 'upega tele (big net). A fishing expedition may have no success, but a suspicion usually has some ground for it. The joy of the welcome was like that with which the birds greet the dawn. Also used in the form of a pious wish: Ia mafuli a puou. This pictures a fisher who sits in his boat on a dark night and is startled by the sudden appearance of a shark. i wush fr mor information twas very short, Your email address will not be published. She then related what she had seen. 137. doi:10.21037/apm.2018.s016. Ia ifo le fuiniu i le lapalapa. 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. They are gregarious. The death of the head of the family, on the other hand, is considered a great loss. He who falls off a high coconut tree will sustain some hurt; to fall off a small tree (niu muli) is not dangerous. Upu taofiofi: warning, exhortation, appeasement. Avatu ni lo, aumai ni lo. For the chase it offers only feathered game. Ua se i'a e sola. (An allusion to the legendary custom in the ancestral home of Hawaiki, of killing shipwrecked strangers.). 126. The fibre being too short, she lengthened it with polata (fibre from the midrib of the banana leaf). 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. Below Ive listed famous Samoan quotes, common Samoan proverbs and inspiring Samoan sayings as well as their meanings in English. Jeanine Tuivaiki. Like a ti plantation that never dies. 113. Upu alofa, fa'aulaula or fa'anoanoa. O le aso ma le filiga'afa, o le aso ma le mata'inatila. 139. Should such a bird fly over the tia, it will be ignored by the hunters as only pigeons are wanted. Let each do his share of the work. Fa'i pea le pou i Faleolo, 'ai su'e le i'a a Leaosavai'i. Upu faifai. Proverbs and folk sayings about death, grief, and mourning from a variety of cultural traditions can sometimes speak the words you are unable to express yourself. They appeared not in Saua; they appeared not at the drying of the rigging. 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. When the Matala'oa people go fishing, they fish and wrap up. So he prayed to Tagaloalagi, the highest god, to help him. Ia fa'autu ia le fao. Na o Neiafu na mele ai le to'elau. So that it may be used effectively the following morning. Break down the post in Faleolo and look for the fish of Leaosavai'i. This is the code that provides for the systems of chiefs that lead Samoan families. Don't throw away a favourable opportunity. If the people there wish to lay out a taro plantation, they have much trouble in removing the stones and digging the holes. The yam is a perennial plant. Sa (matou) tu'u la'au mai nei. 8. 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. O le upega tautau, ae fagota. 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. The kava plant is dug up, but a twig is planted immediately. Se'i motu le pa 'a 'ua iloa. The surprised Ulumu could not but recognize Lefao's dexterity. The motion of the hunter's hand is visible. 179. Nafanua, the war goddess, dwelt in Falealupo, Savai'i. From the direction of the wind. A big fish net is made in parts (tulavae) by individual persons. The true meaning is that you should do the most difficult task first. 183. When gathering breadfruit with the lou, it may happen that branches not bearing any fruit are knocked about and injured. 168. Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. An admonition to live in peace and harmony. Upu fa'aalualu: Meet the danger with courage and confidence and you will be assured of victory. Let each do his share of the work. Upu faifai applied to a restless person or a chatterbox. Fa'ape'ape'a le tu. Mutiagiagi are the four small rafters in the gable of the round end of the Samoan house. He is secure in the net. When the catch is poor, the fishermen exaggerate on their return, saying that they saw the palolo only in the mouths of the fish they caught. They are shouting together as at the tern hunt. 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 184. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. 89. Before the advancement of mortuary science there, the deceased was buried the day after death. They can comfort those who are mourning alone or help you as you write a eulogy or pen a condolence letter. The Tuifiti (King of Fiji) had two wives, one a Fijian, the other a Samoan. On a malaga to Satuimalufiliufi (Faleolo) Leao-savai'i, a chief from Savai'i called on High Chief Lilomaiava. Upu faifai applied to a community (family, village, district) composed of many but unimportant individuals. Now Streaming Week 4: The Crown. Often a somewhat inferior object is chosen for such a presentation. Applied to a family, village or district which, through dissension, is divided into two equally strong parties. One single deck. An exhortation not to allow one-self to be downcast by a single failure. Home | About Us | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service Copyright 2023 Funeralwise, LLC. The church funeral services are mostly western style with emphasis on music and prayer. A rainy day. Ufiufi manu gase. Governmental power is like a fresh water fish. The ufu sleeps; the paipai sits calmly by. 66. Fa'afanauga a laumei. E sau le fuata ma lona lou. O le foe fa'ae'e i le tau. The jumping about of a newly caught bird. 92. Upu vivi'i applied to surpassing qualities in persons or things. 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. (A copy is in the Alexander Turnbull Library.). ", "Who is old and doesn't believe it, will trip into his grave without seeing it. Proverbial Sayings of the Samoans. Samoan Death Quotes Samoan Death Quotes & Sayings Happy to read and share the best inspirational Samoan Death quotes, sayings and quotations on Wise Famous Quotes. 6. See more ideas about samoan quotes, samoan, proverbs. The paddle lying on the deck of the fishing boat. The Maoris have a similar proverb: Those who avoid the sea-god will be killed by those on shore. Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Upu faifai. The importance of mats harkens back to when they served as the currency of the Samoan people. When a number of mats are to be stored away, they are gathered up evenly and rolled into a bundle. The lower end of the rafters is tied fast, the upper end lies hidden in the timber work. Like the twisting of a cord. 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 word falute originally referred only to mats; it is now also applied to other things that must be gathered up evenly. 10. In Aleipata, too, Pili showed the people how to fish with nets, but the expedition was unsuccessful. One night two women planned to go fishing with torches on the reef. 7. See more ideas about samoan quotes, samoan, proverbs. Mutia is a short kind of grass found on much-used roads. A successful hunt. Ua fa'afugafuga gutulua fa'apea. Ua mu le lima, tapa le iofi. He invited all the tautai (fishers and sailors) of Samoa to come to Laua and help him. The land where her house stood now belongs to Chief Auva'a. Upu fa'amaulao: I am inferior to you. The hunter watching in his hut lays three arrows in front of him. 9. When a crab is caught it is pierced with its own leg. Ou te se tagata tau suati. Fa'atauga'o'a. A strong-willed, wise man who is unsuccessful in a first attempt, will try again. To go about an undertaking in the proper way. ", "Old age is not as honorable as death, but most people want it. 102. Ua le sau i le afu, le sau i le tutupu; ua sau i le lalau. The fishermen said Ua tagi le pu ina ua maua i le upega, o le a mate. (The pu cries because it is caught in the net where it will die.). Ua tuliloa le atu a le sa'u. Upu faifai applied to an orator whose speech does not meet with approval. Put the gouge aside. 55. There were three entrances to her house. 175. He is like an arrow that lies about in the house. 152. The tautai alone has the right to push down the net and catch the fish. List of Phrases in Samoan Below is a list of the phrases and daily expressions in Samoan placed in a table. The saying is then used by a member of the family or a third person to indicate that the quality of the gift does not correspond with the dignity of the receiver. These proverbs and sayings reflect those thoughts: There is a time for everything, including humor. Anything they caught was carefully wrapped up and at once sent to the village. 28. Finding no blossoms it will set on the leaves. 127. Samoan culture has both ancient and contemporary components to it and these provide the background for its funeral traditions and customs. When the cup was presented to the black tern the gogo sina (white tern) said, Don't give him any kava; let him drink water; he has disgraced his family.. 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. 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. 2. Words to encourage a person to strive after his goal, and not allow himself to be deterred by any consideration or obstacle. Grief is painful, and at times you may feel as if your heart is literally breaking in two. A couple of white pearl shell fish-hooks. Nalayeh H. Addressing the cultural, spiritual and religious perspectives of palliative care. ", "If the rich could hire someone else to die for them, the poor would make a wonderful living. When the men prepared for the hunt of the manuali'i they first made an offering to the gods, such as a bunch of bananas. 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. 144. The dying of the pair of birds. In the days of yore Tuiuea (the king of Uea or Wallis) came to this village. O le faiva 'ese lo Pepe. Neiafu is not the village of this name in Savai'i, but a piece of land near Falepuga, Upolu. Upu faifai or fa'afiti: To refuse a request because the petitioner has previously shown himself unloving and hardhearted. Check out the video below which features a range of famous Samoan quotes and well-known Samoan sayings & proverbs. Is he to be pursued like the shark of Foa? Inspirational Samoan Quotes & Sayings. What Can You Expect During End Stage Lung Cancer, Inspiring Poems About Death, Grief, and Loss, How Anticipatory Grief Differs From Grief After Death, What Loved Ones Should Know About the End of Life, How to Write a Condolence Letter or Sympathy Note, Addressing the cultural, spiritual and religious perspectives of palliative care, "Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was. Ua malaia nisi ia pusi, malaia nisi ia Pagoa; or elliptically: Ua a pusi, a Pagoa. The trunk-fish moamoa moves very slowly and is easily caught. Tupua Tamasese Lealofi III led the Mau on a march down the Beach Road of Apia to meet other members of the movement who had just returned from deportation to Auckland. The work, called milota'i, is usually done by the women. The fisher then pulls it forth with his hand and kills it by sinking his teeth through its head. A bunch of bananas also served as bait for the manuali'i. Look at those stars that are waving on it: This is the symbol of Jesus, who died on it for Samoa. O le mafuli a puou. To hang up the paddle (after a fishing expedition). When the middle post is broken, the side posts cannot withstand (the weight of the roof). 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. 191. The just needs no memorial, for his deeds are his monument. O le punapuna a manu fou. To catch the first pigeon of the day is considered a special achievement. Ua mua ane lava se fale. Your will is as the flight of an old pigeon. This is the order given by the leader when the hunt is to be terminated. Translated into English by H. Neffgen, Govt. Ua si'i le matalalagathings have changed. A person who has supplied a tulavae for the fata is entitled to take part in the fishing and to share in the catch. O le faila tu i le ama a'u nei, i.e., don't mind me; I am standing outside the canoe. The saying is used in a fono (council meeting) by an orator who interrupts another speaker or who wishes to express a different opinion. The unavau is a poisonous fish that occasionally appears in a school of edible pelupelu. The Samoan fish-hook consists of a longish shaft of polished pearl shell, pa, and a hook made of tortoise shell, maga. The collapse of the heap of stones. In the estimation of the Samoans the death of the wife or a little child is to be counted among these. Thus say the hunters when, entering the bush, they notice no sign of the game. The torch is tilted over while the flying fish die. 185. Se'i toto le ta'amu te'evao. See you tomorrow. In the war between the birds and the fishes (No. Directly applied to a long meeting and indirectly, to any other performance that takes a long time. Rebuke for relatives, friends and neighbours who are quarrelsome and trying to harm one another. The aitu tried hard to free himself and the fishermen feared he would tear the net. Like the pressing out of the 'o'a. The swordfish (sa'ula) likes to pursue the bonito and follows it even when it seeks shelter near a boat. The hunter sitting in his shelter lets the decoy pigeon fly with a toss into the air. How to Find Joy in a Broken World. Talanoa atu, 'ae le talanoa manu. To drill holes that do not meet. 38. 15. E lele le toloa ae maau i le auvai The toloa bird The Samoans maintain that if the parents were left undisturbed, they would remain with their young and allow themselves to starve to death. To tie together two pieces of fau. 47. The omnipotent God as brought us together today, for although we are living close together it is He who rules our lives. A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. Samoan custom requires that a man who has caught many fish, give a few to his neighbour who has not caught any. ", "What soap is for the body, tears are for the soul. Type-written copy. 141. O le lupe na fa'ia mai i le fuifui. The crab dies by its own leg. 5. Change). 39. Ua 'atoa le faga i Laua. Many of these have hidden meanings. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa or faifai referring to a person who has come to harm through his own fault or that of a relative or friend. If new mats - 178 are to be added the bundle must be undone and the mats will then fall into disorder. (See also the following.). 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. In the Samoan language, proverbs are known as alagaupu. Ua penapena i tua o tai i'a. Dale is an experienced fact-checker and researcher with a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism. E tenetene fua le livaliva, 'ae sagasaga 'ai le vili ia. Copyright 2023 Funeralwise, LLC. 12. To push the cross-piece back and forth (in order to spread the net). Se'i-loga o ni mea lelei tou te 'a'ai ai, e le tavai manu uli? The paipai is a small crab that moves about slowly and does not resist capture. 155. Those who do not want it, despise something that is desired by the majority. An old childless couple of Neiafu were gathering dry coconut leaves (material for lighting and cooking). An honorific designation of an old sacred mat whose story may be found in v. Beulow, Turner and Kraemer. If used in the other sense, it refers to pigeon hunting. 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 pigeons are scattered in the bush to look for food, to mate, etc. 83. Nevertheless, Ulumu could not help protesting against his opponent's unsportsmanlike behaviour, but the latter tried to sooth him with the words: Sau ia, ia e fa'amolemole. 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. Upu faifai: You have not shown by your deeds that you wish me well. Do not fish with the stick. Upu vivi'i: Traditions, family trees and the happenings of ancient times are not forgotten, but survive among the people. Upu alofa: Loving words referring to friends who stick together through thick and thin. 44. Upu fa'anoanoa. Ia tala mea fa'asolo. The papata crab had born a child and there was much rejoicing among the relatives. 9). When the rigging is finished it must be examined carefully, so that existing defects may be corrected. 20. 11. Ua 'ou seuseu ma le fata. One day chief Pepe, a visitor, was catching pigeons there. This page is a, Short proverbs and sayings about shadows drawn from long experience. Upu fa'amafanafana. 130. The dying of the pair of birds. 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. It is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo: Fa'amolemole, ai a'u nei ua ou le seu fa'aalo. He, against whom a decision is directed, says: Ua se fau e ta'i o outou finagaloyour decision against me is unanimous; I shall not oppose it. This is the titi with which one can slide about (se'ese'e) in the dirt. However, when hostilities began he joined the fish. The thief soon found out that the fetish did not harm him, so he stole again. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa: The former concord is at an end. Upu fa'amafanafana: comforting, consolatory expressions. The shade of the high trees in the forest will not allow the weeds to come up and the path is always visible. The eels rushed the people and started to devour them. The sting-ray (fai) has a sharp barbed spine in its tail with which it can inflict severe wounds. Ua solo le falute. In time, remembering a loved one may bring more comfort than pain. While the fisher is waiting for a bite, his boat must move on slowly. Upu faifai. Go and look in the fishermen's houses. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. A few men managed to regain the shore. It is becoming to listen to and to consider the speech of a distinguished orator. 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. They also decided that the Fijian method of fishing being so unsatisfactory, should no longer be taught to others. Samoan Let each do his share of the work. In wet soil taro thrives particularly well; it is, therefore, whenever possible, raised in a swamp. Compare also Nos. Tau ina uia o le ala o le atu. A fai 'ea a'u mou titi se'ese'e? 'Ai la'ai fa'avalo. 31. Shall I become your working girdle? 46. The fish had a fono regarding the advisability of declaring war on the birds. In the existing Samoan literature the proverbial expressions have suffered woeful and undeserved neglect. Image: Facebook 135. Both ropes must be of equal strength, lest one of them tear when a bonito bites. My speech is like a canoe launched without a sufficient reason. A net which cannot be mended. His work in the village is useful. Mocking words referring to common people who begin to eat before the high chiefs, and to similar cases. For example, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (from the LMS tradition) ministers to half of the population there. 'Oa'oa i faleseu. He will often use the long hours of the fono to do this work. The saying means: I have the right to take part in the discussion. From the bodily warmth of the one who sits or lies on it. 187. 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. Let each plant two taros in a particular spot. Though words can never fully express how much someone means to us, language can still provide comfort, solace, hope, and even inspiration following the death of a loved one. They were too late for the catch. Se'i muamua ona ala uta. Granting the request. E le aia puga i le masi When the wild yam is mature, the stalks wither and break into pieces. Take down the huts and put everything away. Samoan Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. Every culture has its own set of rules in which everyone is to follow so that there is order and peace in the community. 45. This Samoan expression literally means like grass by the roadside. Fatuati is a heap of stones erected under water in the lagoon to attract fish. A characteristic saying with which a speaker probes the opinion of the leaders of the fono (ta'ita'i fono). Ua fa'ai'u laufala. 121. To make a closer plait. The sapatu (barracuda) is a big predatory fish which, when caught, is very violent. 87. O le fogatia ua malu maunu. Upu faifai. Apr 8, 2019 - Explore Sam P's board "Samoan quotes" on Pinterest. Upu faalumaluma. The numerous muagagana (proverbial expressions) relating to pigeon catching prove how popular the sport was with the Samoans. Birds were caught either with a hoop-net or in a cage in whose open top the decoy bird (manutagi) was fettered. To prick one another like a school of 'apoa. 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. Sep 5, 2018 - Explore Jean's board "Samoan Sayings" on Pinterest. According to Pratt the word means a nimble warrior. I have never heard it used in this sense. 76. Bring the one-pronged arrow to shoot the pigeon in the thicket. You have to be a gentleman everywhere but on the field. Finally she added another piece of fau and the cord held. ", "Make sure to send a lazy man for the Angel of Death. The busybody's pretended wisdom, therefore, will be of no avail. The majority of Hawaiian sayings and quotes have a positive message of hope and love. O le sapatu moe 'ese. O le i'a a vai malo. According to Kraemer the carpenter first daubs the plank with vali, a mixture of earth or lega (turmeric) with water. To lend aid in the undertaking. Upu fa'anoanoa: Man is mortal. O le lupe na seu silasila. The information I have had from the natives convinces me that the second explanation is the correct one. Fa'ae'e ia le 'au'au, 'ae tatou velo 'aso i ai. III.MANUAL WORK INSIDE AND OUT OF THE HOUSE. This phrase is used to describe someone whos will is stronger than their body. 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. Upu vivi'i referring to a small but influential family or village, a calm but momentous speech and to similar circumstances. 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. The evil a man does, lives after him. Upu fiafia: expressions of joy and contentment. The figure is taken from the work of the boatbuilder setting a plank. A new road is ala fati. We have rested on many trees on our way hither. This method of fishing is known as seu. It also means that several men have plotted to harm another. The Samoan arrows had one or more prongs. It has a meaning similar to No. Upu fa'aalualu referring to the frequency of the Samoan civil wars. Ua aliali le va'ava'a o le tava'e. 36. Fa'amanu po'ia i le ofaga. 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