manuia
manuia is the Samoan way to say good luck.
manuia is used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement. The word 'manuia' is an adjective that can stand alone to mean good, prosperous or successful, depending on the context.
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
Did you know?
- In a traditional Samoan context, wishing someone manuia can carry a sense of a spiritual blessing or divine favor rather than just a random stroke of fortune.
- While it means 'good luck', you might find it used more often as a greeting or a way to say 'congratulations' depending on the setting.
- In certain formal Samoan oratory, the concept of prosperity and luck represented by manuia is deeply tied to one's respect and standing within the community.
Examples in context
- Manuia lau su'esuega!Good luck with your exam!
Example conversation
Tasi is leaving for a job interview.
- LosaE te alu i le su'esuega i le asō?Are you going to the interview today?
- TasiIoe, o lo'o ou alu nei.Yes, I am going now.
- LosaManuia le su'esuega, Tasi!Good luck with the interview, Tasi!
- TasiFa'afetai tele lava, Losa.Thank you very much, Losa.
