paie
The Samoan word for 'lazy' is paie.
paie is an adjective used to describe someone who is unwilling to work.
Meaning: unwilling to work (adj)
Did you know?
- Using paie to describe a person of high status, such as a 'matai, is an extremely bold and potentially offensive social transgression.
- The tone of voice used when saying paie can change it from a lighthearted joke between siblings to a serious public reprimand in a village setting.
- The word paie is sometimes used in a way that implies a person is 'drifting' through life without a clear social or familial purpose.
Examples in context
- Aua le paie.Don't be lazy.
- O le tagata paie lena.That is a lazy person.
Example conversation
Tasi and Mere are talking about a student in their class.
- TasiE paie lona tagata.He is a lazy person.
- MereIoe, e le galue le tama.Yes, the boy does not work.
- TasiE tatau ona ia suia.He needs to change.
- MereO le mea moni lea.That is the truth.
