How to Say “Strong” in Samoan

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mālosi
The English word "strong" is translated into Samoan as mālosi.
mālosi is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is capable of producing great physical force.
Meaning: capable of producing great physical force (adj)

Did you know?

  • In Samoan, mālosi is used to describe both physical strength and the state of being healthy or recovered from an illness.
  • In traditional Samoan culture, strength is not just physical but includes the 'strength' of one's lineage and social standing within the village hierarchy.
  • In some contexts, saying someone is mālosi can be a polite way to describe their stubbornness or refusal to yield.

Examples in context

  • E mālosi lenei tagata.
    This person is strong.
  • E mālosi le tagata faigaluega.
    The worker is strong.
  • E mālosi lona lima.
    His arm is strong.

Example conversation

Manu and Sina are watching a weightlifting competition.

  1. Manu

    E mālosi le tagata o lo'o taumafai.
    The man who is trying is strong.
  2. Sina

    Ioe, e mālosi tele o ia.
    Yes, he is very strong.
  3. Manu

    E mafai ona e vaai i lona malosi.
    You can see his strength.
  4. Sina

    O le mea moni lava lea.
    That is very true.

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