masina
masina is the Samoan word for moon.
The word refers to the natural satellite of the planet Earth.
Meaning: the natural satellite of planet Earth (noun)
Did you know?
- The word masina is closely related to the word sina, which means 'white' or 'bright'.
- In some Samoan poetic traditions, the moon is personified as a deity or a significant ancestor, rather than just a celestial object.
- Because masina means both 'moon' and 'month', the Samoan word for 'calendar' is essentially a 'count of moons'.
Examples in context
- E malamalama le masina i le po.The moon shines at night.
- Ua tele lava le masina i le lagi.The moon is very large in the sky.
- E vaai le tama i le masina.The boy looks at the moon.
Example conversation
Two friends are sitting outside on a clear night.
- ManuVaai atu Sina, e matagofie le masina.Look Sina, the moon is beautiful.
- SinaIoe, e matua tele le masina i le lagi.Yes, the moon is very large in the sky.
- ManuE malamalama tele le masina i le po nei.The moon is very bright tonight.
- SinaE uiga moni lava, Manu.It really is, Manu.
