sota ni mataka
sota ni mataka is the Fijian way to say "see you tomorrow".
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sota (meet), ni (of) and mataka (morning or tomorrow).
Did you know?
- Fijian language has a complex system of social registers, meaning there are different ways to say 'see you' depending on whether you are speaking to a chief or a peer.
- While mataka means 'tomorrow', its literal roots describe the very first light of dawn, suggesting that the future begins only when the sun appears.
- In many parts of Fiji, you might actually be more likely to say sota na veisiga to mean 'see you another day' if 'tomorrow' is not certain.
Examples in context
- Sota ni mataka.See you tomorrow.
- Ni sa sota ni mataka.See you tomorrow (polite).
Example conversation
Sairusa and Sereana are leaving a community meeting.
- SairusaSereana, sota ni mataka.Sereana, see you tomorrow.
- SereanaIo, sota ni mataka, Sairusa.Yes, see you tomorrow, Sairusa.
- SairusaYalo vinaka.Goodbye.
- SereanaVinaka.Thank you.
