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. Samoan A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. Dale is an experienced fact-checker and researcher with a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism. Upu fa'amafanafana. 75. Fa'alupe tumulifale. The following are the principal game birds: the lupe (pigeon), the manutagi (a small species of pigeon), the manuali'i, the ve'a (swamphen), the tava'e (tropic bird), the gogo and some other sea birds. 20. 176. According to the communistic system of the Samoans, a travelling party is allowed to beg fish-hooks at the houses where they call. 126). 13. According to the thought expressed, the muagagana can be divided as follows: In compiling the proverbial expressions I consulted the works of Kraemer, Pratt, v. Buelow, Journal of the Polynesian Society, Sierich, Stair, Stuebel, and Turner. If at first you dont suceed try, try and try again. Consolatory words used at the death of a matai: Every generation has its chiefs and orators. Look before you leap. (Kraemer II, 416, says the unavau is the poisonous stage of the pelupelu.) 60. Samoan Sit and wait for the good chestnuts. We may also use affiliate links for other programmes. 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. They are gregarious. See you later. Upu fiafia: expressions of joy and contentment. Upu fa'aalualu. Ua ta i matau, ta i ama fa'alamaga ise. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The heaviest object, i.e., the house, is carried by the strongest fellowthe Cinderellawho has to do all the heavy work. A Samoan proverb which means that current trials are coming to an end. However, if there were but few nuts available, only the valuable white birds got coconut milk; the common dark or speckled birds had to content themselves with water. Upu faifai. 149. To this refers the popular song: A'e i le Pola ne'i gaseNe'i sosola o manu e. Climb the Pola Rock noiselessly lest the birds fly away. Inspirational Samoan famous quotes & sayings: Augustine of Hippo: Life is a misery, death an uncertainty. Upu taofiofi: Act after mature reflection. Upu taofiofi: Soia le si'itia le matalalaga. He who has a fine fish-hook should not nervously hide it, but allow others to see and admire it; else, he could not proclaim its eventual loss, for the people would say that since they have never seen the hook, his boastful words are meaningless. The Fijian used bow and arrow; the other fished with a spear like the Samoans. Buy Sympathy FlowersShop Funeral StationeryBrowse Memorial Items. May you grow in a swamp. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Even though no defect has been discovered, it is well to wait and to repeat the examination, for the errors cannot all be found at once. The city is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoas second largest island. Like things carried out of the rain. Tuamafa is an old pigeon, the leader of the flock. Both are well protected by the law of the land. (Samoan Proverb) More Samoan Proverbs (Based on Topics) Love Proverbs - Life Proverbs - Death & Dying Proverbs - Success Proverbs - Happiness Proverbs - Friendship Proverbs - View All Topics. Aumai le u matatasi e fana a'i le lupe ua i le filifili. 159. ". It came not when the yam plant withered; it came not when it sprouted again; it came when the plant was once more in leaf. The net that became entangled in the night will be disentangled in the morning. 175. "One is certain only of death." This is no concern of mine. Type-written copy. Both words are similar in meaning, but differ in so far as the alaga'upu points towards the existence of a story from which the proverb originates (o le tala e ala ai le upu). E lele le toloa ae maau i le auvai The toloa bird 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. (Compare Nos. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa, applied to things that were well begun, but ended badly. 3. Upu fa'aaloalo: Respectful term used to designate a full meeting. 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. He invited all the tautai (fishers and sailors) of Samoa to come to Laua and help him. Another explanation is as follows: Matala'oa was a crippled girl in Falealili. 16. The Samoans maintain that if the parents were left undisturbed, they would remain with their young and allow themselves to starve to death. 28. Ua maefulu le tava'e. 2. The bonitos swim about thoughtlessly, but the seagulls are on the alert. To catch the first pigeon of the day is considered a special achievement. Ia fa'autu ia le fao. So that it may be used effectively the following morning. The fish-hook is incorrectly bound. The club fight took place on the three malae in Falafa. Publilius Syrus. In return the owner will receive a gift of food. Pratt translates: Why do you not steer out of the way? The word seu has two meanings: to turn the head of a canoe and to catch birds or fish in a net. Ohlone Shellmound Buried Beneath the Emeryville Shopping Center. 96. The tropic bird's breastbone is visible. To keep up friendly relations with one's neighbour. 49. E tenetene fua le livaliva, 'ae sagasaga 'ai le vili ia. Polata, however, is not very durable and the ribbon tore time and again. Give water to the black birds. E tasi, 'ae afe. (The fable evidently owes its origin to the fact that the sea cucumber's anus may easily be mistaken for a mouth.). One single deck. v. Buelow and Kraemer give the following explanation: The one dances about and wastes his time with useless things, whilst the other by persevering efforts goes straight towards his goal. When this contraption has been destroyed deliberately or otherwise, the fishermen will come and rebuild it. The fault was committed in the bush, but it is now talked about on the highway. Upu fa'amaulao: I am inferior to you. The Polynesian drill, on which the saying is based, must be considered as an entity, the plate having as much to do with the work as the drill itself. The favourable progress of an undertaking is a good sign of final success. Applied to a unanimous decision. Negligence, too, may be the cause of an uneven plait; the woman then usually tries to rectify her mistake in the second half. While they slept, an aitu (spirit, devil) came along and took on the form of one of the women. The fisher then pulls it forth with his hand and kills it by sinking his teeth through its head. 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.. This Samoan idiom literally means why do you not steer out of the way?. By manu vale is meant any bird other than a pigeon. Have patience and forgive those that trespass against you. 67. Refers to a chief of the second rank who gives an order which no one obeys. The pa'itele tried to follow, but it was so big that it got stuck. O le manu tafi manu. Samoan Blessed is the moon; it goes but it comes back again. 112. 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. 45. An admonition to live in peace and harmony. If the people there wish to lay out a taro plantation, they have much trouble in removing the stones and digging the holes. 58. The undertaking was miscarried because of someones error. Upu taofiofi. Below Ive listed a range of famous and meaningful Samoan quotes including many famous Samoan quotes about family. You love them because of the way they meet their challenges, how they struggle to overcome. O le punapuna a manu fou. Here are some humorous words that may help: Knowing when not to speak following a death is as important as knowing when to speak. Upu faifai referring to a meddler or a slanderer who endangers the peace of a family or a village. E sao mai i Amouta ai tali le Amotai, fai foi o lea, a o le toe aso i Moamoa. 144. One night, under the direction of an experienced fisherman (tautai), they stretched a net (lologamata) across the reef passage. The double meaning of the word umu forms an untranslatable pun. Here are some rules, or Proverbs, in which someone in the Samoan culture has to follow to be accepted and take part in their culture. The peaceful demonstration erupted into violence when the NZ military police opened fire on the marchers. I was also told that Seu foga'afa designates a usage customary at the alafaga and resembles the malagafaga (No. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. 19. Now Streaming Week 4: The Crown. Ala mutiaan old road. 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. 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. 'Ai la'ai fa'avalo. In other societies, death is regarded as a specter no one talks about. O le sapatu motu pa. The matulau share the gatalas grief without reason. 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. Upu faifai referring to lack of energy and perseverance. 9. In Tutuila the sea birds that rest exhausted on the cliffs are caught with nets without the aid of decoy birds. ", "Everybody will undergo the sentence of the grave. Its inhabitants had the reputation of avoiding all waste when fishing. Thus, there is a lou for every harvest. In order for a Samoan to be accept and respected and therefore find themselves, they must follow the rules of their people. 18. A fala se'ese'e is an old dirty mat used to sit on during work. Upu faifai or fa'afiti: To refuse a request because the petitioner has previously shown himself unloving and hardhearted. All endeavours to effect a reconciliation prove in vain. A Samoan saying about life which means even though life takes us in different directions, we will always find our way back to our loved ones. Upu vivi'i: A figure of speech for speed.. Let each one smooth his part of the boat. 4. When the saying is applied to girls (o le i'a vai tama'ita'i), it is used as a faianaga (jest). He tries to find out if the other person is good natured, liberal, hospitable and how he can turn things to his advantage. Upu fa'amaulalo signifying that a person is unwilling to vouch for the correctness of his report or the unalter-ableness of his opinion. Ua fa'atagito'a. I'LL BE STANDING RIGHT NEXT TO YOU NOTHING WILL EVER COME BETWEEN US Chris Brown. 153. The fuga has soft dorsal fins; the maono, hard and spiny ones. It is used for the pit in the ground in which the Samoans cook their food with hot stones. The tree still stands but it is doomed. 44. Also, upu faifai. Tavai manu uli. In Tutuila people knew how to catch sea birds with- - 162 out a decoy (No. Introduction: The two principal objects at the use of the Samoan are his house and his boat. Upu fa'amaulalo and upu faifai. The trunk-fish moamoa moves very slowly and is easily caught. ", "He who comes for the inheritance is often made to pay for the funeral. Divided on top of the fatuga. Gathered into a flock from different parts of the forest. ), SCHULTZ, E. Sprichwortliche Redenserten der Samoaner. 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. Ua fa'anoa fua le matulau i le faanoa a gatala. 146. Upu fa'amafanafana referring to a disunited family or village community whose reconciliation is at hand. Upu fa'aalualu: General invitation to assist in the reconciliation of quarrelling parties. A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. Mocking words referring to loveless, undutiful parents. The meaning of the saying is the same in both cases. As he was rejected, he died of grief. It exists no longer. A net that is beyond repair. Ua sasagi fua le livaliva, 'a ua gau le matavana. The wider meaning of the saying is: To stand up for a friend or relative, to help him bear his misfortune, to forgive and cover up his mistakes. See more ideas about samoan quotes, samoan, proverbs. Words to encourage a person to strive after his goal, and not allow himself to be deterred by any consideration or obstacle. 108. O le foe fa'ae'e i le tau. Hello. Prayers From Prison. Upu fa'aaloalo: Explain the general aim of the meeting, then we shall give our opinion. The lower end of the rafters is tied fast, the upper end lies hidden in the timber work. E fa'apupuati le gase. To look, like a fish, for a hole in the net. According to Kraemer the hunters climb the rock and kill the sleeping birds or seize them with their hands. Thus people say, Ua se i'a e moe o mauga o Savai'i. 190. Folau a alamea. 40. Temeteme is the spindle of the drill with the drill plate. A strong-willed, wise man who is unsuccessful in a first attempt, will try again. 77. 181. The fastenings are then completed. O le upega le talifau. The ta'amu is a coarse, little-esteemed species of taro. The sail is, therefore, somewhat lowered until it hangs in an inclined position (sipa). Before the introduction of firearms, this bird was caught in the following way: The hunter searched for a nest with young and climbed up to it. Like the life of the trunk-fish. Mr. Neffgen, Govt. This phrase is used to describe someone whos will is stronger than their body. 93. Lefao then cried out: Ua tau lupe a Lefao. The saying is used of a family or a village where perfect peace reigns. O le poto a lauloa. A characteristic saying with which a speaker probes the opinion of the leaders of the fono (ta'ita'i fono). A tattooer who has a job to do will, on the previous evening, put all his instruments into a container (tunuma). 130. The fish caught in the net looks for some advantage, namely for a hole through which it may regain its liberty. After the catch, the net is carried ashore and hung up. Let each plant two taros in a particular spot. So'o le fau ma le fau. 105. If the boards met exactly in the centre, the job was completed. Bring the one-pronged arrow to shoot the pigeon in the thicket. Like the swift that never rests. 113. Affiliate Disclaimer: Lingalot is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Viewing tears as cleansing, and receiving the sympathy of others, can be healing during times like this. The word falute originally referred only to mats; it is now also applied to other things that must be gathered up evenly. 'Oa'oa i faleseu. Seu foga'afa. Words of encouragement: dont be negligent, but do the thing thoroughly. Its However, the fish were not bonitos but aitu (devils, spirits) in the form of big sea eels. Ia tala mea fa'asolo. Ua fa'alua'i talo Asau. Ia lua mata to 'ese. One good turn When the wooing has presented particular difficulties, as through the lack of connections between the families of the bride and the bridegroom, then the young wife and her child are referred to as. O le lupe na seu silasila. Upu alofa: expressions of love, compassion, and sympathy. O le tiuga a Matala'oa e tiu ma afifi. Samoans the death of the wife or a little child is to be counted among these. Upu faifai referring to a person who feigns love and affection. 168. He is like an arrow that lies about in the house. Fallen off a high coconut palm. The mountains of Savai'i are like a sleeping fish. These proverbs and sayings reflect those thoughts: There is a time for everything, including humor. (Ua sese le ta i le tafao, ua sese le ta ona o le va'ai 'ese.). Samoan The careless fish will be eaten by the shark. Ua se u ta'afale. 72. O le va'a fau po fau ao. At torch fishing an aitu appeared on either hand. Ua le fa'asino pu, le tautu'u palapala. 139. Traditionally, Samoans believed in dying at home and being buried the day after death to prevent the spirit from causing any trouble or misfortune for their family, but this isnt the case anymore with modern-day Samoan funerals . The funeral service is typically at a church and involves a lot of praying and singing. Applied to people who meet and take counsel together. 140. III.MANUAL WORK INSIDE AND OUT OF THE HOUSE. 'Ae'ae lea manu ua ulu. 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. 98. He may not be repulsed. Saying "hello" is as simple as ml in an informal setting. of tautai) advances an opinion regarding fishing or navigation, he receives the answer: O le va'ai a le tauta. The shell, then, has to sustain the fall while the crab itself gets off unhurt. The tautai alone has the right to push down the net and catch the fish. The seeming weakness of the octopus. It only looks that way. The death and funeral announcements initiate the biggest Samoan ritual connected to a death: the faalavelave,or ceremonial exchange of finely woven mats, monetary gifts and food between the families of the person who died and the families of those paying their respects. It is, therefore, compared to a quarrelsome person. As the fish take to flight by jumping out of the net, they are caught in small hand nets (alagamea). Upu fa'aalualu: Do the most difficult things first. 4. A decoy bird that keeps away the wild birds. O le upega le talifa. 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. E a le uga i tausili, 'ae tigaina fua le atigi alili. Upu taofiofi. Ia ifo le fuiniu i le lapalapa. Fa'aoti (from oti, to die) is a figure of speech for fa'auma (completely, so that nothing is left). Faiva o Fiti ia lililo. The road is overgrown with grass; it is not a new road. ", "Only love gives us the taste of eternity. Thus also did Vaomua. Some were destroyed by the eels, others by Pagoa. Upu fa'aalualu referring to the frequency of the Samoan civil wars. In Asau, Savai'i, the soil is very stony. My speech is like a canoe launched without a sufficient reason. The saying also has the same meaning as No. Upu fa'amaulalo, fa'anoanoa or alofa referring to a person who has neither home nor family. Fa'amanu po'ia i le ofaga. Bible Language Gagana fa'a Smoa. An incautious person will be surprised by his enemy. O le a ou seu foga'afaina is an upu fa'amaulalo used in the same sense as No. E sua le 'ava, 'ae to le 'ata. When the fish see an opening in the net, they swim to the place where the tautai stands as if they obeyed him. When the breadfruit harvest comes, the lou will be found, too. Ia a le puga, a le 'ana, or la a le puga niisi, a le 'ana niisi. 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. When day broke the latter saw that his plan had miscarried. Never judge things of. A council meeting in which no decision is reached. The lou is a long pole with a crook at the end, used in gathering breadfruit. Ua solo le falute. Samoan Sin is carried in the mouth. 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. O le upega e fili i le po, 'ae talatala i le ao. Upu fa'aulaula addressed to a person who appears unexpectedly. The just needs no memorial, for his deeds are his monument. Fa'a'ulu toli i gaoa. Se'i motu le pa 'a 'ua iloa. 99. It looks as if it were all made with one and the same mesh-stick. The explanation given by Pratt to seek an occasion to quarrel is incorrect. 16. The bundles of sugarcane leaves fetched by the women from the plantation for the purpose of thatching the houses are large and bulky but light in weight. Samoans use a lot of sayings and expressions in daily life which offer advice and even sometimes have hidden meanings. ", "If the rich could hire someone else to die for them, the poor would make a wonderful living. 25. 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. The fish seems to do the will of the tautai (chief fisherman). Loss is too significant to mend itself, but not even death can take away the Samoan Let each do his share of the work. Death is a reminder that our lives are finite. To rejoice like a young bird on the return of its parent with food. To cover up dead birds. A tame pigeon having strayed or escaped from its master and failed to find its usual resting place, will sit on the pola of the first house it finds. Both ropes must be of equal strength, lest one of them tear when a bonito bites. There are a variety of cultural traditions surrounding death as well as different emotions and perspectives on what death means. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Most of the material, however, I obtained directly from the Samoans themselves, about thirty of whom gave me their generous and unselfish assistance. If the apprentice passed the test, the carpenter said: Ua vela lana umuhis oven is hot. O le fogava'a e tasi. The old implements have now been replaced by steel tools. 24. Sep 5, 2018 - Explore Jean's board "Samoan Sayings" on Pinterest. 6. 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. These have evolved from ancient traditions, and theyre still in practice in Samoan communities across the globe. The idea of a good and bad death is a common belief throughout the world. A good death, in Samoan tradition, is a death that happens at home. When death happens at home, the spirit stays with the family peacefully. Plant the coconut tree on the boundary. 102. We must be of one mind in the undertaking. 53. 23 Samoan Proverbs 1. A pair of fish-hooks tied together is called talaga. Words of regret used by the loser. The god shows his power in the banyan tree. The Tulafales Role: Samoan Oratorial Traditions for Death and He is secure in the net. The tulavae are afterwards joined together. O le sala a tautai e totogi. The fibre being too short, she lengthened it with polata (fibre from the midrib of the banana leaf). E le'i iloa i Saua; e le iloa i le fa'alagamaea. Samoan and English are official languages. He has two mouths like the sea cucumber. Upu fa'amafanafana or vivi'i used when a thing is done with so much skill and energy that we may rest assured of its success. Laua is the name of a bay in Falelima as well as the name of one of Falelima's five divisions. The work, called milota'i, is usually done by the women. We have rested on many trees on our way hither. This refers to a mishap that befalls several people at the same time. 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