Language/Samoan/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?
Hi Samoan learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to say "Good Bye" in Samoan. We will also learn some other useful phrases and expressions related to saying goodbye.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Colors & Food.
Words[edit | edit source]
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Fa'afetai | fa-a-fe-tai | Goodbye |
| Tofa | to-fa | Goodbye (informal) |
| Talofa | ta-lo-fa | Hello (informal) |
| Fa'amalo | fa-a-ma-lo | Thank you |
| Fa'afetai lava | fa-a-fe-tai la-va | Goodbye (formal) |
| Fa'afetai tele | fa-a-fe-tai te-le | Goodbye (very formal) |
| Soifua | so-i-fua | Goodbye (literal translation: be well) |
Quiz[edit | edit source]
Test your knowledge of Samoan goodbyes with the following quiz:
1. How do you say "Goodbye" in Samoan? A. Fa'afetai B. Tofa C. Talofa
2. How do you say "Thank you" in Samoan? A. Fa'afetai B. Tofa C. Fa'amalo
3. How do you say "Goodbye (formal)" in Samoan? A. Fa'afetai B. Tofa C. Fa'afetai lava
4. How do you say "Goodbye (very formal)" in Samoan? A. Fa'afetai B. Tofa C. Fa'afetai tele
5. How do you say "Goodbye (literal translation: be well)" in Samoan? A. Fa'afetai B. Tofa C. Soifua
Answers: 1. A, 2. C, 3. C, 4. C, 5. C
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Say Goodbye in Samoan
- Greetings and Polite Conversation - Samoan Language Resources
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