mada
The Fijian word for "bum" is mada.
mada is used as an informal noun to refer specifically to the buttocks.
Meaning: informal: butt(ocks) specifically (noun)
Did you know?
- The word mada can also function as a particle meaning 'just' or 'for a moment' in different contexts, completely unrelated to the body part.
Example conversation
Sairusa and Sereana are cleaning the house together.
- SairusaSereana, tovo mada na no mada.Sereana, your bum is dirty.
- SereanaE vaka cava?What happened?
- SairusaO sa vaka ca na no mada.You've made your bum dirty.
- SereanaAu na vaka dravu mada.I will clean it now.