taimi
The Samoan word for "period" (as in an interval of time) is taimi.
Meaning: interval of time (noun)
Did you know?
- In a poetic context, a 'period' of a person's life might be referred to as an ao, which also refers to a 'cloud' or a 'generation'.
- In the context of family genealogy, a 'period' or generation is referred to as fua, emphasizing the fruit or result of a lineage rather than a span of years.
- In formal oratory known as lauga, the 'period' of a speaker's turn is strictly governed by social rank rather than a clock.
Examples in context
- E leai se taimi mo oe.There is no time for you.
Example conversation
Sina and Manu are talking about their school schedule.
- SinaE umi le taimi o le a'oga.The school period is long.
- ManuE lava le taimi e a'oa'o ai.There is enough time to learn.
- SinaAe e faigata le taimi lea.But this period is difficult.
- ManuE mafai ona tatou faia, Sina.We can do it, Sina.
