feau
The Samoan phrase for chores is feau.
The word feau refers to routine tasks or jobs that must be done regularly, typically around the house.
Did you know?
- The word feau is not limited to housework and can describe any official errand or message sent by a chief to another village.
- Performing a feau for a chief is considered an act of tautua or service, which is the primary way a person earns respect and status in society.
- Because feau implies a mission, a Samoan speaker might use the word to describe a specific quest or a purposeful journey, not just a repetitive task.
Examples in context
- E tele ni feau i le fale.There are many chores in the house.
Example conversation
Losa and Tasi are discussing their housework tasks at home.
- LosaTasi, e tele ni feau i le fale i le aso nei.Tasi, there are many chores in the house today.
- TasiO le mea lea, e tatau ona tatou faia nei.That's why we must do them now.
- LosaE mafai ona ou faia ni feau.I can do some chores.
- TasiFa'afetai, Losa, o le a ou fesoasoani fo'i.Thank you, Losa, I will help too.
