noqu dodomo
The Fijian phrase for "my love" is noqu dodomo.
This phrase is a term of endearment used to address a spouse or romantic partner.
Did you know?
- In traditional courtship gifts of 'tabua' or whale teeth are exchanged to seal a bond between partners and their clans.
- In some traditional contexts, expressing intense romantic feelings too loudly or boisterously can be considered a breach of 'tabu', or social etiquette.
- Fijian has distinct registers for 'chiefly' language and common language. Using a common term like noqu dodomo while speaking to a high chief would be a significant social error.
Example conversation
Isoa and Adi are greeting each other in the morning.
- IsoaYalo vinaka, noqu dodomo.Good morning, my love.
- AdiYalo vinaka, Isoa.Good morning, Isoa.
- IsoaO sa vakarau mo lako?Are you ready to go?
- AdiIo, au sa vakarau.Yes, I am ready.
