How to Say “How Was Your Day?” in Samoan

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o a mai lou aso?
o a mai lou aso? is the Samoan way to say "how was your day?"
This phrase is a common question used to ask someone about the events and the quality of their day.

When do people say it?

A common way to respond to this question is Manuia le aso, which means "The day was good" or "The day was blessed".

Did you know?

  • While English speakers use 'how' to ask about the day, the o a mai part of the phrase more literally asks 'what came' from your day.
  • In traditional Samoan social structures, the way you ask o a mai lou aso? may change depending on whether you are speaking to a chief or a peer.
  • The word aso is a cognate of the Tagalog word araw, which refers to the 'sun' as well as the 'day'.

Example conversation

Tau and Sina are greeting each other at home.

  1. Tau

    Taloa Sina, o a mai lou aso?
    Hello Sina, how was your day?
  2. Sina

    Sili lava, faafetai Tau!
    Very good, thank you Tau!
  3. Tau

    E lelei lea. O ai lou uo?
    That is good. Who is your friend?
  4. Sina

    O lo'u uo o le teine lea.
    That girl is my friend.

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