fa'aeteete
The English phrase "take care" is translated into Samoan as fa'aeteete.
fa'aeteete is used as an interjection to mean "good-bye".
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
Did you know?
- If you use fa'aeteete as a casual goodbye to a friend, you might inadvertently sound like you are predicting an accident or a physical threat.
- The glottal stop represented by the apostrophe in fa'aeteete is a distinct consonant in Samoan and changing its placement can entirely change the meaning of the word.
- In Samoan culture, the concept of care expressed in fa'aeteete is deeply tied to fa'aaloalo, which is the overarching cultural value of respect.
Examples in context
- Fa'aeteete i lau malaga.Take care on your journey.
Example conversation
Losa and Manu are parting ways at the bus station.
- LosaSili atu le malaga, Manu.Have a good trip, Manu.
- ManuFa'afetai, Losa. Ia e fa'aeteete foi.Thank you, Losa. You take care too.
- LosaO le a ou fa'aeteete.I will take care.
- ManuTofā lava!Goodbye!
