Thus also did Vaomua. Upu fa'aalualu: When you see an advantage, turn it to good account. Another explanation is as follows: For the capture of the dolphin (masimasi) the hook is baited with flying fish. If used in the other sense, it refers to pigeon hunting. The paipai is a small crab that moves about slowly and does not resist capture. Upu fa'aaloalo: Explain the general aim of the meeting, then we shall give our opinion. Upu fiafia referring to events that bring joy and contentment. Her family repay the gift with siapo (tapa cloth). In Manono the lo appears so often that it is paid for with lo. As he was rejected, he died of grief. The ufu sleeps; the paipai sits calmly by. In other societies, death is regarded as a specter no one talks about. A big fish net is made in parts (tulavae) by individual persons. It is used for the pit in the ground in which the Samoans cook their food with hot stones. As soon as the fisherman appears, the fish will escape into deep water where it can no longer be caught. Avetu ni lo, aumai ni lo. This proverb is also used to describe the troublesome condition explained in No. Man, also, strives after material advantages. The chief Amituana'i came along and abducted them. (Kraemer II, 416, says the unavau is the poisonous stage of the pelupelu.) The canoe used for bonito fishing (va'aalo) is small. To steer a canoe in such a way that the fishing line (of another canoe) is turned in the wrong direction. Delight in the hunter's hut. Va i lupe maua. (No. Plant the coconut tree on the boundary. "We need a shower," Raphael said. Upu faifai. Fatu'ulu. 163. The road is overgrown with grass; it is not a new road. Ua fa'anoa fua le matulau i le faanoa a gatala. 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. In time, remembering a loved one may bring more comfort than pain. O le faiva 'ese lo Pepe. It is then difficult to find the runner that has the edible root. 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. Shower later." 25. Because of this incomplete fastening the term: 136. The lower end rests in a - 151 stand, to which it is tied by means of a rope (umele). The joy of the welcome was like that with which the birds greet the dawn. A piece of forked wood standing on the outrigger. To this the Samoans compare a brother who will rush in among troops after his wounded brother, even if he should be killed himself. This explanation is by no means exhaustive. The visitor, too, may use the words but in a negative sense: Ou te le to'ai fa'a i'a a po, i.e., I do not come secretly like a fish in the night, but I am here to meet you all, to converse with you, to tell you my wishes. One night, under the direction of an experienced fisherman (tautai), they stretched a net (lologamata) across the reef passage. 49. 159. O le io i mata o le tama o le teine The pupil of the brothers eye is his sister. Fa'ae'e ia le 'au'au, 'ae tatou velo 'aso i ai. Like the swift that never rests. The net is now hanging up (to dry), but it will soon be used for fishing again. Like a fish, one should look for a hole in the net. We may also use affiliate links for other programmes. 94. 29. Ua ta i matau, ta i ama fa'alamaga ise. Ua tuliloa le atu a le sa'u. Upu faifai applied to a community (family, village, district) composed of many but unimportant individuals. Se'i lua'i lou le 'ulu taumamao. The deck-planks of a large war canoe were laid simultaneously from either side. Upu faifai. 14. Se'i motu le pa 'a 'ua iloa. The tulavae are afterwards joined together. On the coast near Asu the shark crept into a submarine cave. ", "The ugliest life is better than the nicest death. Often one hears this saying at the reception of guests. Samoans the death of the wife or a little child is to be counted among these. O le upega tautau, ae fagota. 88. 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.. A fisherman at his work or returning from the sea, being asked whether he has caught anything, will give a negative answer if he wants to keep all the fish for himself. Ia tala mea fa'asolo. When gathering breadfruit with the lou, it may happen that branches not bearing any fruit are knocked about and injured. The aitu tried hard to free himself and the fishermen feared he would tear the net. Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. 50. 122. It only looks that way. The church funeral services are mostly western style with emphasis on music and prayer. May you grow in a swamp. Ua se aga e tasi. The bundle of mats has fallen into disarray. To get good hooks one has to ask in the houses of the tautai (afolau 1); elsewhere only inferior hooks will be offered. O le faila tu i le ama a'u nei, i.e., don't mind me; I am standing outside the canoe. Paraphrase for: To remove someone from a family, a meeting, or a village. The faila is a piece of forked wood fastened to the front part of the outrigger of a canoe. Euphemisms for Dead, Death, and Dying: Are They Helpful or Harmful? 7. (The fable evidently owes its origin to the fact that the sea cucumber's anus may easily be mistaken for a mouth.). The word umu signifies a hole, a groove. The feathers of certain birds, e.g., the tavae or tropic bird, are attached to the fish-hook to serve as artificial bait. 2. Fa'a'ulu toli i gaoa. E lafi a taga usi. Sinnet should be made daily and daily the rigging must be examined. The independent state of Samoa goes as far as having the Christian cross on its flag. Upu fa'afiti, fa'amaulalo: ou te le toe si'itia le matalalaga. Originally this was used metaphorically for a beautiful calm day when the sea and the mountains are perfectly visible. The owner of a certain plantation had his crop stolen time and again. Samoan Sit and wait for the good chestnuts. To rejoice like a young bird on the return of its parent with food. The space between the huts at the ve'a hunt. O le punapuna a manu fou. A worthless bird flies over the tia. 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. The Samoan arrows had one or more prongs. E atagia taga tafili. Upu taofiofi: Slowly and thoroughly; without precipitation. Sep 5, 2018 - Explore Jean's board "Samoan Sayings" on Pinterest. 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. This often miscarries. To lend aid in the undertaking. He has two mouths like the sea cucumber. Few mats, however, meet these requirements. ", "If the rich could hire someone else to die for them, the poor would make a wonderful living. The Samoan fale is built in such a way that it can be taken into parts to be transported to some other place. The true meaning is that you should do the most difficult task first. 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. 61. Everyone grieves differently and for different periods of time. The motion of the hunter's hand is visible. When fishing for anae (mullet) the fishermen post themselves around the big net. Lani Wendt Young, Telesa: The Covenant Keeper. Matala'oa was a bush village in Falealili, inland of Poutasi. So he prayed to Tagaloalagi, the highest god, to help him. O le poto a lauloa. Large like a bundle of sugarcane leaves. In the existing Samoan literature the proverbial expressions have suffered woeful and undeserved neglect. 55. Fatuati is a heap of stones erected under water in the lagoon to attract fish. The competition had not been conducted according to the rules, but it was a fait accompli. These Samoan proverbs are taken from the first Samoan dictionary, A grammar and dictionary of the Samoan language, with English and Samoan vocabulary, first published in 1862. Introductory remarks: The fauna of Samoa is poor. 177. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa used when one is pursued by misfortune. According to Kraemer the hunters climb the rock and kill the sleeping birds or seize them with their hands. Version. The work is progressing fast. Samoan The person who has burned their fingers often asks for tongs. Further discussion is then superfluous; the matter is settled. Cancel. The Samoans say that its existence is useless - 154 (ola fua), since it does not try to evade its enemies. 85. The tree still stands but it is doomed. When the fish see an opening in the net, they swim to the place where the tautai stands as if they obeyed him. If the people there wish to lay out a taro plantation, they have much trouble in removing the stones and digging the holes. When a crab is caught it is pierced with its own leg. May it end with threats and not come to blows. Watch. 16. Prayers From Prison. Then they will gather into a flock to travel to another part of the forest whence they will scatter once more. 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. Only the matamea crab presented herself without a gift. It also means that several men have plotted to harm another. Upu vivi'i: An enterprise conducted with zeal and care. 36. 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. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. Ua sili mea le seuga. A ripe coconut that falls off the tree strikes root and grows. Take down the huts and put everything away. O le pa'u a le popo uli. Na o Neiafu na mele ai le to'elau. To catch the first pigeon of the day is considered a special achievement. This gift is known as tu'u malie or payment for the shark. 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. 78. Whats with the custom of washing the body every 6 months from the grave. Top Samoan Mothers Quotes. 4. The trade wind blows mostly during the cool season and brings fine weather for sea travel. An orator who digresses from his topic and speaks now of this, now of that, so that no one knows what he wants to say (fa'a le maua se tonu) is compared to the ise fisher who swings his net in every direction. This was the original meaning of the proverb. The chiefs and orators make the decisions, but the common people (tagatalautele) must carry them into effect and suffer all the consequent hurt and damage, e.g., after a declaration of war. 1. Fa'ape'ape'a le tu. E a le uga i tausili, 'ae tigaina fua le atigi alili. These Samoan quotes about love and family give an interesting insight into the Samoan beliefs and language. The Fijian used bow and arrow; the other fished with a spear like the Samoans. At low tide two girls were fishing in the lagoon of Sale'imoa. Dale is an experienced fact-checker and researcher with a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism. Upu fiafia used at the reception of relatives, friends or guests. If at first you dont suceed try, try and try again. 0 le pa ua sala le fausaga. Like things carried out of the rain. O le upega le talifau. Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. The galo is frequently found in this lagoon. Ua le sau i le afu, le sau i le tutupu; ua sau i le lalau. The saying is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo. Give water to the black birds. A couple of white pearl shell fish-hooks. 120. The barb easily breaks off and remains in the wound, while the fish escapes. It also refers to elderly or sick people whose days are numbered, but in this case it may not be used in the presence of the person to whom it is applied. O le a gase manu vao, 'ae ola manu fanua. In every generation there are some outstanding chiefs. If the maga breaks or is bitten off by a fish, the loss can easily be repaired. 138. Upu fa'alumaluma applied to a person who knows everybody and talks about everybody. Upu fa'anoanoa. 151. O le gase a ala lalovao. The busybody's pretended wisdom, therefore, will be of no avail. Their wilful damage is considered in the same light as a bodily injury and a personal insult to the owner. Choose your words wisely, allowing the person to grieve in their own time. Se'i toto le ta'amu te'evao. Divided on top of the fatuga. 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. As a request: Ia e alofa, ia e ufiufi manu gase. The word savini means the beating of the young birds' wings at their first attempts to fly. It is also used in the form of: Ua fa'ae'e le 'au'au, etc., after the leader has concluded his address. 96. Ua savini fa'apunuamanu. 44. Interpreter. Both perished at low tide. One is unsuccessful because of weakness, stupidity or for other reasons; the other meets with success. Death and grief quotationsmay also capture what you are trying to say or help you come to terms with the loss yourself. While they slept, an aitu (spirit, devil) came along and took on the form of one of the women. (Compare No. 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.). 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