vale
The Fijian word for house is vale.
vale is a noun used to refer to a human abode.
Meaning: human abode (noun)
Did you know?
- In some traditional contexts, a vale is not just a building but can refer to the entire family unit or kinship group living within it.
- Traditional vale were built without nails or rope, using only vines to lash the timber beams together.
- In some contexts, the root of vale can be found in various Austronesian languages, making it part of a massive linguistic family that stretches from Madagascar to Easter Island.
Examples in context
- E dua na vale katu rua.A house two fathoms in length.This sentence is useful for describing the dimensions of a vale.
- Au tiko tu e na vale vinaka.I live in a beautiful house.
- Na vale ko ya sa levu.That house is big.
- E levu na vale.The house is large.
Example conversation
Sereana and Sairusa are discussing their new home.
- SereanaE rawa ni mai tiko na vale?Is the house available to stay in?
- SairusaIo, sa vakarau na vale.Yes, the house is ready.
- SereanaE vinaka sara na vale oqori.That house of yours is very nice.
- SairusaVinaka sara, Sereana.Thank you very much, Sereana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “house” translations and entries vale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
