susu
The Samoan word for "milk" is susu.
susu is used as a noun to refer to the liquid milk.
Meaning: liquid (noun)
Related words
Did you know?
- The word susu is a reduplicated form of a root meaning 'breast', reflecting a linguistic pattern where the source of the liquid is named the same as the liquid itself.
- In Samoan culture, terms related to susu are often used in traditional kinship discussions regarding breastfeeding and the deep familial bonds created through nursing.
- The word susu is a cognate with the word for 'breast' or 'milk' in many other Austronesian languages, such as Tagalog and Malay.
Examples in context
- E manaia le susu.The milk is good.
- Fa'atau mai se susu i le faleoloa.Buy some milk at the store.
Example conversation
Sione and Sina are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- SioneSina, o fea le susu?Sina, where is the milk?
- SinaO lo'o i totonu o le aisa.It is inside the fridge.
- SioneFa'afetai, ou te mana'o i le susu.Thank you, I want the milk.
- SinaLelei, a'o le'i amataina le taumafataga.Good, before the meal begins.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “milk” translations and entries susu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries susu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
