Kristen Madison

vinaka is the Fijian way to say thanks. vinaka is used to express appreciation or gratitude.

The Fijian phrase for “thank you and goodbye” is vinaka vakalevu ka moce.

The Fijian word for heaven is lomalagi. lomalagi is used to refer to both the physical sky and the spiritual concept of heaven or paradise.

The Fijian word for “yes” is io. io is used as a particle to indicate agreement or to answer yes to a question.

The English phrase ‘my brother’ is translated into Fijian as na ganeiqu. This phrase is used to refer to a male sibling of the speaker.

Me vakalougatataki iko na Kalou is the Fijian way to say god bless you. This phrase is used as an interjection when someone has sneezed.

The English phrase “good morning” is yadra in Fijian. yadra is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.

The Fijian phrase for “get well” is bula vinaka tale. bula vinaka tale is used as a way to wish someone a recovery from an illness or an injury.

The English word ‘no’ is translated into Fijian as sega.

To say ‘rest in peace’ in Fijian, you say moce mada ena vakacegu.