How to Say “Hurry Up” in Fijian

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vakatotolo
The Fijian phrase for "hurry up" is vakatotolo.
vakatotolo is used as a verb to tell someone to go faster.
Meaning: go faster (verb)

Did you know?

  • In Fiji, telling someone to hurry up can be seen as a direct challenge to their social standing or status depending on your tone.
  • The root word totolo is used to describe not just human speed but also the rapid flow of water or a sudden event.
  • The prefix vaka- is a linguistic tool that can transform a simple noun or adjective into a verb or a phrase meaning 'in the manner of'.

Examples in context

  • Vakatotolo mada.
    Please hurry up.

Example conversation

Mere and Isoa are getting ready to go to the market.

  1. Mere

    Isoa, vakatotolo! Edauna na basi.
    Isoa, hurry up! The bus is leaving.
  2. Isoa

    Au sa vakarau tiko, Mere.
    I am getting ready, Mere.
  3. Mere

    Vakatotolo, me da yali.
    Hurry up, let's go.
  4. Isoa

    Sereka, au sa tou.
    Okay, I am coming.
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