vakacegu
To relax in Fijian is vakacegu.
The term is an intransitive verb used to describe the act of resting and becoming relieved of stress.
Meaning: (intransitive) to rest and become relieved of stress (verb)
Did you know?
- While vakacegu describes resting, Fijians often use the word moce to signal a state of rest or sleep, which is also the standard way to say 'goodbye'.
- The word cegu can also describe a silence in conversation, meaning that to vakacegu can imply settling a dispute or bringing peace to a room.
- In some dialects, the sense of 'settling' or 'calming' found in vakacegu can be applied to the weather, such as a storm dying down.
Examples in context
- Vakacegu ga, sega ni rere.Just relax, don't be afraid.
Example conversation
Sairusa and Teresia are talking about a stressful work week.
- SairusaSa dredre na noqu cakacaka niku, Teresia.My work is hard today, Teresia.
- TeresiaO vakacegu mada, Sairusa.Relax for a bit, Sairusa.
- SairusaAu na vakacegu vakalevu ena veisiga.I will relax a lot on the weekend.
- TeresiaE sa vinaka na cava o cakava.That is a good thing to do.
