kerekere
The Fijian word for please is kerekere.
kerekere is used as an interjection to make a polite request, functioning similarly to the English word 'please'.
Meaning: interjection to make a polite request (intj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form kerekere is a reduplicated word, which means it is created by repeating its root syllable.
Did you know?
- The concept of 'kerekere' is tied to the Fijian tradition of 'kerekere', which is a culturally sanctioned system of requesting goods or help from kin.
- In Fiji, the social obligation to honor a kerekere request is so strong that it is often difficult for a person to say 'no' to a family member.
- The concept of kerekere is often contrasted with the Western idea of 'borrowing' because the item is rarely returned in the same way.
Examples in context
- Kerekere, vukei au.Please, help me.
- Kerekere, vakaraitaka na sala.Please, show the way.
Example conversation
Sereana asks Semi for help with a bag.
- SereanaKerekere, vuke au.Please, help me.
- SemiSa vaka mai, Sereana.I am coming, Sereana.
- SereanaVinaka vakalevu, Semi.Thank you very much, Semi.
- SemiSega na leqa.No problem.
