tumau i le malosi
The English phrase "stay strong" is translated into Samoan as tumau i le malosi.
tumau i le malosi is an expression of encouragement or solidarity. It is used to tell someone to remain brave or resilient while they are facing hardship or adversity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tumau (to stay/remain), i (in/at), le (the) and malosi (strength/strong).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the preposition i to indicate the state or condition in which one is remaining.
Did you know?
- The word malosi does not only describe physical strength or resilience, but is also the standard word used to describe a 'strong' or potent flavor in food.
- In Samoan culture, encouragement like tumau i le malosi is often delivered through collective support from the aiga (extended family) rather than as a purely individualistic sentiment.
- The concept of malosi is closely linked to the Samoan value of loto tele, which describes a 'big heart' or the courage to face adversity.
Examples in context
- E tatau ona e tumau i le malosi.You must stay strong.
- Tumau i le malosi i lenei taimi faigata.Stay strong during this difficult time.
- Ia e tumau i le malosi, Sione.Stay strong, Sione.
Example conversation
Sione is comforting Talisa after she received bad news.
- SioneOu te o'o lava i ou fa'anoanoaga, Talisa.I am so sorry for your loss, Talisa.
- TalisaFa'afetai, Sione. E faigata tele lenei aso.Thank you, Sione. This day is very hard.
- SioneTumau i le malosi, o lo'o ou ou maua oe.Stay strong, I am here for you.
- TalisaFa'afetai i lou tautua.Thank you for your kindness.
