manuia
The Tahitian word for the toast "cheers" is manuia.
manuia is used as a toast when drinking to wish others well or to celebrate a moment.
Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word manuia literally conveys a sense of blessing, prosperity or good luck.
Did you know?
- The concept of 'blessing' in manuia shares a deep cultural connection with the concept of 'mana', the spiritual power or efficacy inherent in all things.
- Because manuia carries the weight of a blessing, saying it too casually or mockingly can be seen as disrespectful to the spiritual essence of the word.
- The intensity of the wish can be increased by repeating the word, a common feature in many Polynesian languages to add emphasis to a blessing.
Examples in context
- Manuia!Cheers!This example shows how to use manuia as a standalone exclamation for a toast.Tatoeba #5249494 by Papadiamantopoulos, translation #487006 by human600
Example conversation
Tahi and Vairupe are clinking glasses at a small dinner party.
- TahiManuia!Cheers!
- VairupeManuia ia oe, Tahi.Cheers to you, Tahi.
- TahiE manuia i te fenua.May the land be blessed.
- VairupeAe, manuia i te fenua.Yes, cheers to the land.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
