faamanuiaga
The Samoan word for blessing is faamanuiaga.
faamanuiaga is a noun referring to the act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor. You can use the verb form faamanuia to express the action of blessing.
Meaning: act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor (noun)
Which one should you use?
While faamanuiaga is the noun for a blessing, you may also encounter the verb faamanuia, which means to bless.
Did you know?
- In Samoan culture, a 'blessing' is often inseparable from the concept of 'mana', a spiritual power or efficacy that flows through sacred words and actions.
- In traditional Samoan culture, the act of faamanuia often accompanies the presentation of 'ie tōga' or fine mats, which are the most prized cultural treasures.
- The root of 'faamanuiaga' contains the particle 'fa', which is a versatile tool in Samoan used to turn an adjective or a noun into a verb or a causative action.
Examples in context
- Manuia le aso!Have a great day!
- Ia faamanuia le Atua ia te oe.May God bless you.
- O le faamanuiaga lenei a le Atua.This is a blessing from God.
- O se faamanuiaga tele tele lena.That is a very great blessing.
Example conversation
Sione and Mere are talking about their family's wellbeing.
- SioneO lau aiga o se faamanuiaga tele.Your family is a great blessing.
- MereFaafetai, Sione. E moni lena.Thank you, Sione. That is true.
- SioneE tatau ona tatou faafetai.We should be thankful.
- MereAe, e taua tele lea mea.Yes, that is very important.
