vinaka
/βi.na.ka/
The Fijian word for 'ok' (as an acknowledgement or acceptance) is vinaka.
vinaka is used to signal acknowledgement or acceptance of a situation or statement.
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /βi.na.ka/.
Did you know?
- While vinaka is used for 'ok', it is most commonly known as the word for 'thank you'. Using it as an acknowledgement essentially tells the speaker that you appreciate the information given.
- If you want to say 'very ok' or 'very good', you would add the word levu to make it vinaka levu.
- Unlike the English 'ok', which can be used to express doubt or sarcasm, vinaka almost always maintains a positive or polite connotation.
Example conversation
Isoa asks Teresia to help him with a task.
- IsoaTeresia, vulau na taba tiko?Teresia, can you help me?
- TeresiaVinaka, au na qai vulaua.Ok, I will help you.
- IsoaVinaka vakalevu, Teresia.Thank you very much, Teresia.
- TeresiaSega na ca, Isoa.No problem, Isoa.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vinaka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
