taeao
The Samoan word for morning is taeao.
taeao refers to the part of the day between dawn and midday.
Meaning: part of the day between dawn and midday (noun)
When do people say it?
When you wish to greet someone formally or respectfully, you may use the phrase Tālofa lava, which can mean both hello and good morning.
Did you know?
- While taeao means 'morning', the word is also used to mean 'tomorrow' in many contexts. This is because the 'new day' is conceptually linked to the morning light.
- The phrase Malo le taeao is a common greeting that literally means 'Good morning' or 'Well done the morning'.
- In Samoan, if you want to specify 'tomorrow morning', you would say taeao taeao. Repeating the word is a common way to reinforce the temporal meaning.
Examples in context
- O le taeao lenei.It is morning now.
- E tatau ona tatou savali i le taeao.We must walk in the morning.
Example conversation
Talisa and Tau are planning their chores for the next day.
- TalisaTau, e te sau i le taeao?Tau, are you coming in the morning?
- TauIoe, ou te sau i le taeao.Yes, I am coming in the morning.
- TalisaLelei, tatou te galue faatasi.Good, let us work together.
- TauFa'afetai, Talisa.Thank you, Talisa.
