lialia
The Fijian word for stupid is lialia.
lialia is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is lacking in intelligence.
Meaning: lacking in intelligence (adj)
Did you know?
- The term 'vakaturaga' defines the opposite of being lialia, representing the noble, respectful, and wise behavior expected of a leader.
- When speaking to elders, even a mild critique of intelligence using words like lialia is considered a massive breach of etiquette, much more so than in English-speaking cultures.
- In Fiji, calling someone lialia can be significantly more insulting than the English 'stupid' because it often implies a fundamental lack of common sense or social awareness rather than just a temporary mistake.
Examples in context
- E lialia sara na tamata oqori.That person is very stupid.
Example conversation
Adi and Sairusa are discussing a bad plan.
- AdiLialia na nodu vakacava oqori, Sairusa.That plan of his is stupid, Sairusa.
- SairusaIo, e sega ni vakauqeti.Yes, it is not practical.
- AdiKua ni vakatataro lialia vaka oqori.Don't ask stupid questions like that.
- SairusaAu na vakatuitui tale.I will try again.
