They are gregarious. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Unknown . O le va'a ua seu vale, 'a o ala le mafua. The matai orders his men to build a small hunting hut and carry it with the rest of the hunting implements to the swamp which is the bird's usual habitat. Upu faifai or fa'afiti: To refuse a request because the petitioner has previously shown himself unloving and hardhearted. 82. They appeared not in Saua; they appeared not at the drying of the rigging. The person who has burned their fingers often asks for tongs. The matulau share the gatalas grief without reason. Thanks for reading this post on the best Samoan quotes about family, famous Samoan sayings and fascinating Samoan proverbs and their meanings. Upu fa'aaloalo: In a difficult situation only a wise tulafale can give advice and help; we, therefore, rely on him to make the decision. During his lifetime a person frequently changes his abode, but when he is about to die he remembers his birth-place and his family and returns there to await the end. 70. The tying is done on the evening before the fishing expedition. The saying means: I have the right to take part in the discussion. Upu fa'amafanafana or vivi'i: A strong village that has been defeated in battle will fight again. ", "The whole world is a dream, and death the interpreter. If at first you dont suceed try, try and try again. 24. The barb easily breaks off and remains in the wound, while the fish escapes. A white tern that is so proud of its glossy plumage that it will not associate with darker birds. Muniao (la'au fa'alava) is a transverse piece of wood placed across the net to keep it properly stretched. Mr. T. Smith, Private Secretary to Logan. He then awakened the other and went out with her to the reef where he intended to kill and eat her. 'Ae'ae lea manu ua ulu. A paddle lying on this half deck may easily fall off. How to Find Joy in a Broken World. Upu fa'aalualu: (1) In a discussion each one should tell his opinion unreservedly; only then can the right decision be reached. The glare of her torch unexpectedly attracted a large number of flying fish that fell into the canoe although it was not flying fish she wanted but a different kind. If used in the other sense, it refers to pigeon hunting. In Manono the lo appears so often that it is paid for with lo. Fa'aoti (from oti, to die) is a figure of speech for fa'auma (completely, so that nothing is left). Upu faaalualu. 11. Ua 'ou seuseu ma le fata. 26. An incautious person will be surprised by his enemy. Ia lua mata to 'ese. ", "Make sure to send a lazy man for the Angel of Death. ", "Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names. 37. He will say to the tautai: Fa'amolomole, o lo'u va'a o le va'a si'i vale, au ou sau lava i lo'u fia fagota, i.e., I beg your pardon; I have launched my canoe without a good excuse; I have come to help you. Once upon a time a mago and a pa'itele had a fight. Fa'i pea le pou i Faleolo, 'ai su'e le i'a a Leaosavai'i. When it tries to climb over rocks and tree trunks, it frequently tumbles down. Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. E lele le toloa ae maau i le auvai The toloa bird First friends, then broken heads. The trunk-fish moamoa moves very slowly and is easily caught. Should such a bird fly over the tia, it will be ignored by the hunters as only pigeons are wanted. 195. Once bitten, twice shy. There are two explanations: (1) During the hunt of the tern a pause is made for the purpose of feeding the decoy birds. Pili, a hero of Samoan mythology, taught the Samoans how to fish with nets. Birds were caught either with a hoop-net or in a cage in whose open top the decoy bird (manutagi) was fettered. The owner of a boat begged a tautai to take his boat to La'ulu even though it should sink with the weight of the catch. Neiafu is not the village of this name in Savai'i, but a piece of land near Falepuga, Upolu. ), SCHULTZ, E. Sprichwortliche Redenserten der Samoaner. Later the shark went to Foa and proposed to Sinafalemoa, the daughter of the chief. 150. It is, therefore, compared to a quarrelsome person. Our lives are decreed to be taken by the gods. (Compare Nos. Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Type-written copy. 112). The busybody's pretended wisdom, therefore, will be of no avail. 4. The canoe used for bonito fishing (va'aalo) is small. Entering the house, he poured the fish in front of his guest. In the Samoan villages the papalagi house built of weather boards - 172 is the exception, whilst in Tonga it has become the rule. The fault was committed in the bush, but it is now talked about on the highway. Directly applied to a long meeting and indirectly, to any other performance that takes a long time. In other societies, death is regarded as a specter no one talks about. One day the boys went fishing for their father. Sei fono le paa mona vae. Tau ina uia o le ala o le atu. 3. (This copy is now in the Alexander Turnbull Library. Ua saia fua le ma'ave'ave le fua. Ann of Palliat Med. 181. Fa'alupe tumulifale. They can be particularly useful when you are simply trying to find the right words and need a little inspiration. Upu fa'amaulalo: respect and courtesy in the form of self-abasement. O le a ou seu foga'afaina is an upu fa'amaulalo used in the same sense as No. However, if there were but few nuts available, only the valuable white birds got coconut milk; the common dark or speckled birds had to content themselves with water. Someone who comes to grief as a result of their own actions. Remarks of translator: 1. 2. Same meaning as No. Upu fa'amaulalo signifying that a person is unwilling to vouch for the correctness of his report or the unalter-ableness of his opinion. O le upega tautau, ae fagota. 72. However, a second aitu, much revered by the other woman's family, approached her and said Run away quick and I will conceal your flight; that is not your friend but an aitu. While she was running away, he changed himself into her form and went fishing with the first aitu. Literally: When it is felt toward the sea, it is felt toward the land. Ua se le atu i ama. Go and look in the fishermen's houses. Pepe tried to catch it. Upu fa'aaloalo. The feathers of certain birds, e.g., the tavae or tropic bird, are attached to the fish-hook to serve as artificial bait. Not a pigeon is cooing. Should one be weak and faint-hearted, the undertaking will fail. O le i'a a vai malo. ". To tie together two pieces of fau. EMAIL: WECARE@SEVENPONDS.COM, Appointed family orators facilitate the process of death and funeral in Samoan culture, Hospice social worker, Scott Janssen, offers advice on how to ease a loved one's pain, Advance directives provide people with mental health issues the ability to communicate with providers when they are doing well. It is actually used as a request to be respectful. A beautiful Samoan quote about love meaning that brothers protect their sisters. The matai takes precedence and must be given what is best. Upu fa'aaloalo or vivi'i referring to the speech of a high chief or a tulafale who brooks no contradiction. In return, families return gifts to the visitors. Se'i lua'i lou le 'ulu taumamao. Words of encouragement: dont be negligent, but do the thing thoroughly. Ia o gatasi le futia ma le umele. Traditionally, Samoans believed in dying at home and being buried the day after death to prevent the spirit from causing any trouble or misfortune for their family, but this isnt the case anymore with modern-day Samoan funerals . The funeral service is typically at a church and involves a lot of praying and singing. 0 le pa ua sala le fausaga. Originally this was used metaphorically for a beautiful calm day when the sea and the mountains are perfectly visible. 151. Used by someone whose opinion has not been sought. Sinasegi, the daughter of the Tuiaana Fa'apilipili and his wife Sinalaua, went fishing one night on the reef of Falelima. Va'a tele (big boat) is used figuratively for 'upega tele (big net). From various other sources I had the following: Two men undertake a job. The Samoan fale is built in such a way that it can be taken into parts to be transported to some other place. "He kehau ho 'oma 'ema 'eke aloha:" "Love is like a cleansing dew." That is the opinion of a landlubber. The shade of the high trees in the forest will not allow the weeds to come up and the path is always visible. It means the palolo was gone by the time the people reached the reef. Sa'a faaoti le utu a le faimea. When a chief, with the help of his tulafale, succeeds in obtaining the hand of a noble lady, the latter (as well as the child issued from the marriage) is praised as. 'Ae'ae, the bird has entered (the cage). 154. To catch one pigeon after the other. The string (to which the decoy pigeon is tied) is entangled. Used of an asembly whose members have come from different villages and who, later on, will disperse again. Ua fa'alua'i talo Asau. When a village is making a new net, the nearby villages are not allowed to fish for some time before its completion. Like the pressing out of the 'o'a. 164. O le vaivai o le fe'e. Ia uluulu matafolau. Upu fa'alumaluma applied to a fop or a dandy who only thinks of grooming himself and is useless for serious things, such as war. This is why the Samoans say that the full-grown fish come from all over Samoa to Pa'au, where they are caught. ", "He who comes for the inheritance is often made to pay for the funeral. Turn the house around; the ropes will protect it. The sinnet ring and the stand for the fishing rod must be equally strong. In the form of E te seu foga'afa, it is an upu faifai addressed to another who has caused an interruption in a fono without apologizing with an upu fa'amaulalo. Their wilful damage is considered in the same light as a bodily injury and a personal insult to the owner. 108. 2018;7(Suppl 1):AB016. Upu taofiofi: warning, exhortation, appeasement. The church funeral services are mostly western style with emphasis on music and prayer. In order to settle a dispute, it is necessary to be clear about its causes. Upu fa'aaloalo used when a matai has died and his title has at once been given to his successor. This refers to the preparations for the hunt of the manuali'i. 34. 54. Refers to the weeds growing between the houses. 18. Upu alofa: expressions of love, compassion, and sympathy. Should anyone, in the excitement of the work or to show off, give orders to his neighbours, no one will heed him, for only the tautai may give orders. When the hook is badly bound, the fish will not take it. Death, in Samoan tradition, is considered Gods Will. It has traditionally been believed that Samoans should die at home. It is also used as an upu faifai to repulse someone's interference. In every generation there are some outstanding chiefs. A net that is beyond repair. These are used often in day to day life. In Samoa, in fact, fishing with bow and arrow has hardly ever been popular; today is has completely fallen into disuse. A bunch of bananas also served as bait for the manuali'i. The eels rushed the people and started to devour them. The tia are close together but it is long way from one to the other. On a malaga to Satuimalufiliufi (Faleolo) Leao-savai'i, a chief from Savai'i called on High Chief Lilomaiava. 'Oa'oa i faleseu. 61. According to the thought expressed, the muagagana can be divided as follows: In compiling the proverbial expressions I consulted the works of Kraemer, Pratt, v. Buelow, Journal of the Polynesian Society, Sierich, Stair, Stuebel, and Turner. In vain rejoices the drill plate when the drill point is broken. This proverb is also used to describe the troublesome condition explained in No. 11. One night two women planned to go fishing with torches on the reef. Upu fa'aalualu: Don't rely on your neighbour; let each attend to his own work. This was the original meaning of the proverb. 92. Ia lafoia i le fogava'a tele. A fai 'ea a'u mou titi se'ese'e? Thus say the hunters when, entering the bush, they notice no sign of the game. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 128. Only the matamea crab presented herself without a gift. The mountains of Savai'i are like a sleeping fish. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa, having a similar meaning to No. A tame pigeon having strayed or escaped from its master and failed to find its usual resting place, will sit on the pola of the first house it finds. To catch the first pigeon of the day is considered a special achievement. Oh, Samoa, hold fast your power forever. Ua se i'a e sola. Ia seu le manu, 'ae silasila i le galu. Upu taofiofi: Soia le si'itia le matalalaga. Upu fa'aulaula: raillery, ridicule, jests. To cover up dead birds. (2) Howsoever cleverly a thing may be concealed, it will come to light at last. Its inhabitants had the reputation of avoiding all waste when fishing. Samoan The favourable progress of an undertaking is a good sign of final success. As soon as the fisherman appears, the fish will escape into deep water where it can no longer be caught. You love them because together, you bring out the best in each other.. A bird that has just been caught jumps about and struggles to escape. To rejoice like a young bird on the return of its parent with food. 194. It is also used in the form of: Ua fa'ae'e le 'au'au, etc., after the leader has concluded his address. Nalayeh H. Addressing the cultural, spiritual and religious perspectives of palliative care. The hunter watching in his hut lays three arrows in front of him. 91. Its Ou te se tagata tau suati. As this is closed on all sides, his companions know nothing about it. E fa'apupuati le gase. From the bodily warmth of the one who sits or lies on it. It exists no longer. Compare also Nos. Is he to be pursued like the shark of Foa? 4. One of the hunters tries to catch all the pigeons without considering those who have caught few or none. It also means that several men have plotted to harm another. Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. Ua penapena i tua o tai i'a. When a family wishes to lay out a big taro plantation, it is well that a specified spot be apportioned to each member. 78): E le'i mitimiti papata. The chiefs Lefaoseu of Atua and 'Ulumu of Tufutafoe were going to have a competition in pigeon snaring. Na o Neiafu na mele ai le to'elau. As they had to wait for low tide, they lay down and fell asleep. So many fish were caught in it, that the boats could not hold them and many had to be thrown back into the sea. The hunter sitting in his shelter lets the decoy pigeon fly with a toss into the air. Se'i-loga o ni mea lelei tou te 'a'ai ai, e le tavai manu uli? Having foolishly got into trouble he is asking for help. The igaga is only a tiny fish. Upu fa'aaloalo applied to the wife of a chief or a tulafale: May you be blessed with many children. The ta'amu is a coarse, little-esteemed species of taro. It also refers to elderly or sick people whose days are numbered, but in this case it may not be used in the presence of the person to whom it is applied. Upu fa'aaloalo: Respectful term used to designate a full meeting. O le pa ua sala i le maga. Samoan The knee feels the tapping. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. Coral blocks have nothing to do with the preparation of masi. The all use a one gauge mesh. 48. 23 Samoan Proverbs 1. 115. E pata le tutu i ona vae. 10. Like the swift that never rests. Ia ta'amilo pea ma tautala. 40. Samoan Browse All: Samoan Proverbs Readers Who Like This Proverb Also Like: 176. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. Many of these have hidden meanings. A rainy day. The lou is a long pole with a crook at the end, used in gathering breadfruit. The pigeons are scattered in the bush to look for food, to mate, etc. Everyone grieves differently and for different periods of time. Often a somewhat inferior object is chosen for such a presentation. Upu taofiofi: Warning: Look before you leap. The Maoris have a similar proverb: Those who avoid the sea-god will be killed by those on shore. Otherwise, ones spirit may cause problems for the family. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. ", "Death doesn't just look through the book of the old. The protection afforded by a house built of breadfruit wood. Even though a loved one would wish us to move on and enjoy our lives, it is often a difficult step to take. All have assembled in the Bay of Laua. The plaiting of mats is exclusively the women's business. When a crab is caught it is pierced with its own leg. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} Jesus Death, Resurrection & Return. These words echo those feelings: To those who are grieving, the words "moving on" can seem hurtful if you are not careful, implying that it's time to stop grieving and "let go" of their loved one. Introduction: The two principal objects at the use of the Samoan are his house and his boat. The jumping about of a newly caught bird. Death, in Samoan tradition, is considered Gods Will. It has traditionally been believed that Samoans should die at home. Ua tuliloa le atu a le sa'u. One good turn deserves another. Proverbs offering support include: Some cultures view death as a very part of life on a larger continuum. The Samoans say that its existence is useless - 154 (ola fua), since it does not try to evade its enemies. Ua sanisani fa'amanuao. To be taken unawares. 68. This translation is only a private one and must not be published at all. 137. 33. A certain crab called tupa that lives in salt-water swamps, is caught by digging it out of the hole in which it makes its home. 170. Both fish are frequently caught together. The heaviest object, i.e., the house, is carried by the strongest fellowthe Cinderellawho has to do all the heavy work. Proverbs can often describe feelings you're unable to express. At night he came ashore through a passage in the reef to look for his prey and in the morning he returned to the sea. I have developed a Samoan mentality. 184. 3. This method of fishing is known as seu. If the people there wish to lay out a taro plantation, they have much trouble in removing the stones and digging the holes. E gase le pa'a i lona vae. 106. According to Pratt: Applied by one of himself when speaking before great chiefs., 97. Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. Sometimes a bit of humor can be a blessing during deep grief. 191. Upu vivi'i referring to a village that boasts of many experienced orators. Compare also Nos. Lavalima refers to the Samoan sinnet and signifies the progress made in plaiting it; it also refers to the work of the carpenter who winds the string around the rafters as a substitute for nails. Upu faifai referring to weakness and inefficiency. The denial of the fisherman. When the net is finished people say, Ua peiseai sa fai i se afa e tasi; or elliptically: Ua se afa e tasi. If the tautai has no luck, people will say it is the punishment for some sin he has committed and that he must try again until he makes a catch. Only at Neiafu is the trade wind despised. 58. Upu fa'aalualu: When you see an advantage, turn it to good account. Coconut milk was usually given to the birds. The saying is used in a fono (council meeting) by an orator who interrupts another speaker or who wishes to express a different opinion. The sail is, therefore, somewhat lowered until it hangs in an inclined position (sipa). When exposed to the air the matulau dies very quickly. O le lupe o le taeao. At last her brother returned, but he had caught nothing. It is also used jestingly at the preparation of food or kava, when the portion set aside is likely to prove insufficient and the whole available supply had better be used. 138. Samoan Sit and wait for the good chestnuts. Pa'au is the name of a piece of land and a lagoon between Vaisala and Sataua, Savai'i. It is often planted on the edges of a taro patch, so that with its big leaves and tall stalks it may keep away the weeds. We must be of one mind in the undertaking. The saying is applied to a change of behaviour, opinion, etc. Quotes tagged as "samoa" Showing 1-9 of 9. Thus say the hunters when they have returned home from their expedition and hung up the nets, etc. Delight in the hunter's hut. 11. O le i'a a tautai e alu i le fa'alolo. 145. 109. 110. 162. Profitless is the turning of the drill plate, whilst the drill goes on eating through (the wood). of tautai) advances an opinion regarding fishing or navigation, he receives the answer: O le va'ai a le tauta. O le a sosopo le manu vale i le fogatia. (Pratt translates: One who has no fixed abode.). 106, with particular stress on the fact that the homeless person gets no consideration. The Samoans maintain that if the parents were left undisturbed, they would remain with their young and allow themselves to starve to death. If at first you dont succeed try, try and try again. The net that became entangled in the night will be disentangled in the morning. Ua afa le aso. 4 > Proverbial expressions of the Samoans, by E. Schultz, p 139-184. The surprised Ulumu could not but recognize Lefao's dexterity. Tau ina iloa ia i'a. (A copy is in the Alexander Turnbull Library.). Upu faifai: You have not shown by your deeds that you wish me well. You don't love someone because they're a dream of perfection. 65. 83. E le se tunuma ma moe fa'atasi. The figure is taken from the work of the boatbuilder setting a plank. The family is the most significant socio-political element of Samoan society. However, as my opinion may be of some value to you, I will express it and, at the same time, beg your pardon for my tactless interference. 15. O le i'a ititi o igaga. If a visitor comes to the faimea to get a fish-hook, the latter should empty the receptacle completely and not niggardly hide a hook. Ua fa'afaiva o matu'u. These Samoan quotes about love and family give an interesting insight into the Samoan beliefs and language. Ua se u ta'afale. A gau le poutu, e le tali poulalo. Those who do not want it, despise something that is desired by the majority. Upu vivi'i: Traditions, family trees and the happenings of ancient times are not forgotten, but survive among the people. 12. Mago is a species of shark; pa'itele was a sea-monster about which little is known. O le faiva 'ese lo Pepe. Like a ti plantation that never dies. It is like the fishing of the heron. To hang up the paddle (after a fishing expedition). When two men are in partnership, they must be of one mind. O le malie ma le tu'u malie. When wearing the mat, it is folded in two and the coarser half is worn underneath. Aua e te fagota i le sao. A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. The big net has been spread out in the sea. The Samoans value the mats so much that the most important ones bear honorable names. O le faila tu i le ama a'u nei, i.e., don't mind me; I am standing outside the canoe. While the fisher is waiting for a bite, his boat must move on slowly. ", "Only love gives us the taste of eternity. However, the ancient myths also co-exist with Christianity, and this blending of rituals can be seen in funeral customs. 172). He is like an arrow that lies about in the house. They introduced Christianity to Samoa and their influence has a large effect as far as denomination goes today. Ua liua le tua ma le alo. The round ends are now temporarily tied with ropes (tautala) to the middle portion and the carpenter examines whether the house is standing straight. Upu vivi'i: Words of praise referring to the speech of one high chief or orator and the reply made by another. Once upon a time there was an aitu (devil, spirit) who had the form of a trumpet shell (Triton shell, pu, foafoa) and ate men. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. The tautai may not refuse him. The work is progressing fast. Upu fa'aaloalo: Explain the general aim of the meeting, then we shall give our opinion. When the thief returned and saw the charm, he was frightened. Required fields are marked *, CALL: (415) 431-3717Hours: 9AM-5PM PST. The Fijian used bow and arrow; the other fished with a spear like the Samoans. Neither is it unusual amongst the Samoans that in a common undertaking one partner tries to overreach the other. He is secure in the net. 126). Both perished at low tide. The swordfish (sa'ula) likes to pursue the bonito and follows it even when it seeks shelter near a boat. 32. This is called: Va lelei. (2) At a reconciliation the opponents should openly confess the cause of their dissatisfaction, so that permanent peace may be concluded. The method of fishing called lauloa consists in enclosing a large space of shallow water in the lagoon by means of a coconut-leaf net. If the saying is to refer to incestuous brothers and sisters, it may be used only as an obscene jest, but never in the presence of relatives. 19. One good turn He who falls off a high coconut tree will sustain some hurt; to fall off a small tree (niu muli) is not dangerous. Top Samoan Mothers Quotes. The old implements have now been replaced by steel tools. Upu fa'amaulalo used as an excuse by a person who has so little food, tapa, etc., that it is not worth while making distribution. If the assistant is inattentive and looks away, the plank will not fit in and the work miscarries. Fa'atauga'o'a. Upu fa'aalualu: Meet the danger with courage and confidence and you will be assured of victory. (See below.). The fuga has soft dorsal fins; the maono, hard and spiny ones. Like the call of a stricken decoy bird. 7. 60. Words of regret used by the loser. A piece of forked wood standing on the outrigger. In the estimation of the Samoans the death of the wife or a little child is to be counted among these. 'Ai la'ai fa'avalo. This page is a, Short proverbs and sayings about shadows drawn from long experience. Applied to people who meet and take counsel together. He invited all the tautai (fishers and sailors) of Samoa to come to Laua and help him. Because open caskets are common at the funeral, this is still the most common choice in Samoa today. 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