Kristen Madison

Sota tale is the Fijian way to say “see you soon”. This phrase is used as an interim goodbye when you expect to see the person again in the near future.

The Fijian word for happy is marau. marau is an adjective used to describe a state of being contented or joyous.

The Fijian word for king is tui. The term tui is used to denote a king or a high-ranking chief within a Fijian context.

The Fijian word for delicious is kamica. kamica is an adjective used to describe something that is pleasing to the taste.

The Fijian word for cousin is tavale. tavale is a noun used to describe the child of a person’s parent’s brother or sister.

tiko lo is the Fijian phrase for ‘be quiet’. This phrase is used to issue a request or a command for someone to stop making noise.

The phrase Happy Fiji Day is used in Fijian to wish someone a happy celebration of Fiji’s national day.

The Fijian word for sister is gane, tuaka or taci. All three terms refer to a woman or girl having the same parents.

The Fijian word for moon is vula. vula refers to the natural satellite of the planet Earth.

The Fijian phrase for “good job” is cakacaka vinaka. You use cakacaka vinaka to praise someone for their efforts or for a job well done.