faleuila
The Samoan word for toilet is faleuila.
The term refers to a fixture used for urination and defecation.
Meaning: fixture used for urination and defecation (noun)
Which one should you use?
faleuila is the standard term used for a toilet or restroom, while fale vaiaso is a formal alternative.
Did you know?
- The term faleuila literally translates to 'lightning house' or 'electricity house'.
- In very formal settings, such as when speaking to elders, one might avoid the word faleuila entirely to maintain social decorum.
- The word faleuila follows a linguistic pattern where any specific room or building is named by adding fale, meaning 'house', to its function.
Examples in context
- O fea o le faleuila?Where is the toilet?
- E i ai le faleuila i tuaoi.The toilet is out back.
- E tatau ona tatou faamamā le faleuila.We must clean the toilet.
Example conversation
Sione and Talisa are at a friend's house.
- SioneTalisa, o fea le faleuila?Talisa, where is the toilet?
- TalisaO le faleuila o lo'o i fafo.The toilet is outside.
- SioneFa'afetai tele.Thank you very much.
- TalisaLelei, Sione.You're welcome, Sione.
