Asia
The English word "asian" is translated into Samoan as Asia.
This word is used as an adjective to describe something that is of, relating to or from the continent of Asia.
Meaning: of, relating to or from Asia (adj)
Did you know?
- When referring to people from Asia, a Samoan speaker might use the term tagata mai Asia, which translates literally to 'people from Asia', rather than using a single adjective.
- When discussing people from Asia, Samoan speakers often use specific nouns for certain nationalities rather than just the adjective Asia.
- In Samoan, the spelling of Asia follows the phonetic rules of the language, often resulting in different vowel patterns than the English version.
Examples in context
- O talaaga nei mai Asia.These are traditions from Asia.
Example conversation
Sina and Tau are talking about a new restaurant.
- SinaTau, pe na e tautai le fiafia i meaai Asia?Tau, do you like Asian food?
- TauIe Sina, eou pelega tele meaai Asia.Yes Sina, I love Asian food very much.
- SinaIa tatou alu i le restoranu fou.Let's go to the new restaurant.
- TauLelei, se'i alu matou.Great, let's go.
