tatalo
The Samoan word for prayer is tatalo.
tatalo refers to the practice of communicating with one's God.
Meaning: practice of communicating with one's God (noun)
Did you know?
- In traditional village life, a tatalo can serve as a formal way to seek communal consensus or blessings before making a major decision for the entire village.
- During a collective tatalo, it is a common custom for those listening to provide soft, audible affirmations to show they are in agreement with the speaker.
- In some traditional contexts, the person leading the tatalo may use a specific oratorical style that differs from the everyday spoken language.
Examples in context
- E tāua le tatalo i le taeao.Prayer is important in the morning.
Example conversation
Mere and Sione are preparing for a meal.
- MereSione, o fea le tatalo?Sione, where is the prayer?
- SioneO lo'u tatalo o lea.My prayer is right here.
- MereFa'amalie, tatou fa'atautau le tatalo.Wait, let's start the prayer.
- SioneAe lelei, tatou tatalo nei.That is good, let's pray now.
