taga
The English word "bag" is translated to Samoan as taga.
taga refers to a flexible container.
Meaning: flexible container (noun)
Did you know?
- In Samoan, the word taga is also used to mean a 'mark' or a 'scar' left on the skin.
- In other Polynesian dialects, the word taga means 'to leap' or 'to jump' rather than referring to a container.
- While taga is the general term, the word pusa is specifically used for rigid containers like boxes.
Examples in context
- O lo'o i totonu o le taga le tusi.The book is inside the bag.
- Fa'amolemole, filifili se taga fou.Please choose a new bag.
Example conversation
Sione and Sina are getting ready to go shopping.
- SioneSina, o fea le taga?Sina, where is the bag?
- SinaO lo'o i luga le taga, Sione.The bag is on the table, Sione.
- SioneFa'afetai, ua ou maua.Thank you, I found it.
- SinaLelei, ae ae taelu nei.Good, let's leave now.
