marau
The Fijian word for 'enjoy' is marau.
marau is a verb used to describe the act of receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something.
Meaning: to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something (verb)
Did you know?
- In certain Fijian dialects, the pronunciation or nuance of words related to pleasure can change based on the social hierarchy of the people involved.
- The concept of 'enjoyment' in a Fijian cultural sense is often inseparable from communal experiences rather than just individual satisfaction.
- In some contexts, marau can be used to describe a sense of relief. This means a person might 'enjoy' the end of a difficult task in a way that English speakers would simply call being glad it is over.
Example conversation
Sairusa and Mere are eating a meal together.
- SairusaOimau marau tiko?Are you enjoying it?
- MereIo, au marau vakalevu!Yes, I am enjoying it very much!
- SairusaSega na cava, marau tiko.No problem, keep enjoying it.
- MereVinaka, Sairusa.Thank you, Sairusa.
