(Samoan Proverb) The grasshopper flies about, but the kingfisher watches him. When a crab is caught it is pierced with its own leg. To this the Samoans compare a brother who will rush in among troops after his wounded brother, even if he should be killed himself. This explanation is by no means exhaustive. A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. The softness of the octopus. Before everything else a house. Upu vivi'i: Words of praise referring to the speech of one high chief or orator and the reply made by another. It is actually used as a request to be respectful. The person who has burned their fingers often asks for tongs. 54. Poems about death and losscan add another dimension, bringing to life emotions that prose or sayings cannot express. 115. 5. A man from Faleata tried to net one of the pigeons that had been enticed to the tia, but he failed. This was the original meaning of the proverb. "Gun first. I don't know the views of that person. Shall I become your working girdle? O le ia itiiti le igaga. Plant the coconut tree on the boundary. At the termination of the war the birds held a fono and drank kava. Bible Language Gagana fa'a Smoa. The host, for instance, addresses the words to an unexpected visitor to excuse the delay in having things ready for his reception. Words of praise to commend a person's power and strength. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Upu fa'aalualu: Do the most difficult things first. To get good hooks one has to ask in the houses of the tautai (afolau 1); elsewhere only inferior hooks will be offered. 20. Upu faalumaluma. 157. Used by someone whose opinion has not been sought. Ua maefulu le tava'e. Ua se fau e ta'i. Upu fa'aalualu. This is the titi with which one can slide about (se'ese'e) in the dirt. The trunk-fish moamoa moves very slowly and is easily caught. You shake in vain the branch that bears no fruit. Applied to a thing done so hurriedly that order and care suffer; for instance, a hurried journey in which things are forgotten. See No. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. 126. Ua vaea i ulu fatuga. 145. (Abridged. To go about an undertaking in the proper way. Through the back entrance she received the food which had to be offered to her as tribute. Mago is a species of shark; pa'itele was a sea-monster about which little is known. Apia, Samoa, 1916. All endeavours to effect a reconciliation prove in vain. The bonitos swim about thoughtlessly, but the seagulls are on the alert. A piece of forked wood standing on the outrigger. E le aia puga i le masi 148. Upu faifai referring to a person who feigns love and affection. Overcoming Fear of Death. An incautious person will be surprised by his enemy. 30. Like a sleeping fish. Of the five kinds of boats mentioned by Kraemer, three are still in general use: (1) The small outrigger canoe (paopao); (2) the large outrigger canoe (soatau); (3) the bonito canoe (va'aalo). Anything they caught was carefully wrapped up and at once sent to the village. It looks as if it were all made with one and the same mesh-stick. Fa'a'ulu toli i gaoa. For the community hunt a tia (cleared space in the bush for hunting) was prepared and shelters or hiding places erected for the individual hunters. The Samoans say that the greedy heron eats all the fish it catches and brings nothing to its family. 35. Ua se ta'ata'a a le ala. Like the grass on the wayside. The dying of the pair of birds. Each had born him a son. 1. Ua penapena i tua o tai i'a. Samoan custom required that all the family members assist at such an undertaking, either to help in the building or to supply food. 182. When the fisherman has caught a crab, he pulls out its leg and with it pierces the animal. They are shouting together as at the tern hunt. Her family repay the gift with siapo (tapa cloth). A visiting matai applies these words to himself when he thinks that, owing to his presence, his - 161 hosts are prevented from discussing their affairs. Pinterest. A pair of coconut trees, one of which is full of maggots. Ua se i'a e sola. The fish had a fono regarding the advisability of declaring war on the birds. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa: The former concord is at an end. Applied to a resolution corresponding to what is customary in the family or the village. E gase le paa i lona vae. E sau le fuata ma lona lou. Avetu ni lo, aumai ni lo. The fish seems to do the will of the tautai (chief fisherman). The pa'itele tried to follow, but it was so big that it got stuck. Having foolishly got into trouble he is asking for help. The death of the head of the family, on the other hand, is considered a great loss. That is why, after the harvest, they use the old holes a second time. So'o le fau ma le fau. The latter was just returning from fishing. (LogOut/ Upu fa'amaulalo and upu faifai. 19. Fa'aoti (from oti, to die) is a figure of speech for fa'auma (completely, so that nothing is left). Lefao's people heard the call and repeated it so that the news of his victory quickly spread through the bush and through the town. 75. 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. One night two women planned to go fishing with torches on the reef. Thus say the hunters when, entering the bush, they notice no sign of the game. Upu fa'amaulalo: respect and courtesy in the form of self-abasement. In the Apolima Strait he spread a net that reached from Savai'i to Upolu. Ia tala mea fa'asolo. A Samoan quote about death which highlights how permanent death is. 8. The captured birds will be killed; the decoy birds will be given rest. I shouldn't say fat, that might offend him, but he's Samoan and claims to have seen ghosts. Ua fa'afaiva o matu'u. Like an uprooted puou. Upu fa'aulaula, alofa or fa'anoanoa: He who comes too late must content himself with what is left. This is the u ta'afale. When the wooing has presented particular difficulties, as through the lack of connections between the families of the bride and the bridegroom, then the young wife and her child are referred to as. 172. Ua nunu le to'au. (The fable evidently owes its origin to the fact that the sea cucumber's anus may easily be mistaken for a mouth.). of tautai) advances an opinion regarding fishing or navigation, he receives the answer: O le va'ai a le tauta. Samoan A decision made at night may be changed in the morning. 89. Buy Sympathy FlowersShop Funeral StationeryBrowse Memorial Items. Ia oloolo pitova'a. Upu faifai applied to a repulsive person whom nobody wants to associate with. A Samoan proverb about patiently enduring an injustice. The hook is ingeniously fastened to the pa with thin threads of coconut fibre. An unripe nut will rot. A Samoan proverb meaning that life may take someone far from home but they will always return home. 160. The saying also has the same meaning as No. The saying is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo. A fai 'ea a'u mou titi se'ese'e? O le lupe na fa'ia mai i le fuifui. For example, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (from the LMS tradition) ministers to half of the population there. E tele a ululau. In return, families return gifts to the visitors. Upu faifai referring to lack of energy and perseverance. Used by someone whose opinion has not been sought. ", "God is closest to those with broken hearts. The tia are close together but it is long way from one to the other. The deck-planks of a large war canoe were laid simultaneously from either side. Upu faifai referring to a person who brags in a difficult situation when he knows that help is near. 23 Samoan Proverbs 1. 120. One single deck. The sinnet ring and the stand for the fishing rod must be equally strong. Upu fa'alumaluma applied to a person who knows everybody and talks about everybody. One day chief Pepe, a visitor, was catching pigeons there. O le mitimiti a matamea. E a sipa le lama, 'ae fano malolo. A pigeon caught in the sight of all. Mocking words referring to loveless, undutiful parents. 92. O le tiuga a Matala'oa e tiu ma afifi. The saying is applied to a change of behaviour, opinion, etc. So it is with governmental power. Proverbs and folk sayings about death, grief, and mourning from a variety of cultural traditions can sometimes speak the words you are unable to express yourself. Let each do his share of the work. ", "Everybody will undergo the sentence of the grave. Fa'ape'ape'a le tu. When these migrant members attend a funeral in their homeland, they will pay to get there and bring a good amount of money with them. 186. ", "All things grow with time, except grief", "Live your own life, for you will die your own death. E lele le toloa ae maau i le auvai The toloa bird Publilius Syrus. O le foe fa'ae'e i le tau. O le fogatia ua malu maunu. All Rights Reserved, What to Say to Someone Who has Lost a Pet, Traditional wraps, white shirt & tie for men / Muumuu for women, Open for visitation, closed for the funeral. The word falute originally referred only to mats; it is now also applied to other things that must be gathered up evenly. 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. ), 143. Let each do his share of the work. 23. Ia lafoia i le fogava'a tele. One of the hunters tries to catch all the pigeons without considering those who have caught few or none. Also used in the form of a pious wish: Ia mafuli a puou. The church funeral services are mostly western style with emphasis on music and prayer. May you grow in a swamp. Before the work begins, the mesh-sticks (afa) are measured and made equal, so that all the meshes may be of the same size. The chief Amituana'i came along and abducted them. O le sapatu moe 'ese. This gift is known as tu'u malie or payment for the shark. The tautai, however, knowing that the net was strong enough to hold him said, E le afaina. (It does not matter; there is no danger.). When wearing the mat, it is folded in two and the coarser half is worn underneath. Ua solo le lavalima. 5. A new boat was smoothed with pieces of coral, each workman being assigned to a particular part of the boat. 2. 6. This cannot be done on the left side because of the outrigger. Only the matamea crab presented herself without a gift. The bird's breast feathers are very sparse. Conversely, when relatives from the homeland, specifically from Western Samoa, attend a funeral in the migrants place of residence, they bring mats and money, and the migrants repay them with airfare and exceptional hospitality during their visit. The aesthetic sense of the Samoans requires a person of dignity to be well-fed and portly. The tulavae are afterwards joined together. (A paraphrase for moemoesolo.). ", "There is a cure for everything except death. The coconut tree doesnt sway on its own, but is swayed by the wind. 36. Se'i to le niu i le tua'oi. When the saying is applied to girls (o le i'a vai tama'ita'i), it is used as a faianaga (jest). ", "An advantage of poverty, your relatives gain nothing by your death. Fagaiofu goes fishing first. O le la'au e tu, 'ae oia. I'LL BE STANDING RIGHT NEXT TO YOU NOTHING WILL EVER COME BETWEEN US Chris Brown. Applied to petty quarrels between families which are not of a political character and do not threaten the general peace of the community. Upu taofiofi: Warning: Look before you leap. ", "Who is old and doesn't believe it, will trip into his grave without seeing it. 25. Sinasegi, the daughter of the Tuiaana Fa'apilipili and his wife Sinalaua, went fishing one night on the reef of Falelima. Upu fa'amafanafana or vivi'i: A strong village that has been defeated in battle will fight again. Someone who comes to grief as a result of their own actions. There are a variety of cultural traditions surrounding death as well as different emotions and perspectives on what death means. Have patience and forgive those that trespass against you. Check out the video below which features a range of famous Samoan quotes and well-known Samoan sayings & proverbs. 146. Let the Fijian method of fishing remain a secret. All Rights Reserved. Thereupon the two determined to tell their father that both had used the spear. Popular Origins. Fa'amanu po'ia i le ofaga. Neither is it unusual amongst the Samoans that in a common undertaking one partner tries to overreach the other. Upu taofiofi: Weighty decisions should not be made precipitately, but only after mature reflection; each new discussion may bring new ideas. The hunter sitting in his shelter lets the decoy pigeon fly with a toss into the air. The former, therefore, is compared to a peace-loving person; the latter, to a quarrelsome one. Ua pona i vao, 'ae liai'iina i ala. (Kraemer II, 416, says the unavau is the poisonous stage of the pelupelu.) Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa, applied to things that were well begun, but ended badly. Upu faifai or Fa'aulaula: Your designs are too apparent and will fail. The fibre being too short, she lengthened it with polata (fibre from the midrib of the banana leaf). Mutia is a short kind of grass found on much-used roads. If you have to form a resolution, do not revolve the matter in your own mind only, but discuss it with others. Use iTalki for 1-on-1 lessons in over 150 languages to supercharge your learning! I am a man who must obey orders. The net that became entangled in the night will be disentangled in the morning. 11. Home | About Us | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service Copyright 2023 Funeralwise, LLC. The work is progressing fast. The Samoan fale is built in such a way that it can be taken into parts to be transported to some other place. With people it is different. Upu fa'aaloalo: expressions of respect and courtesy. Upu vivi'i: A figure of speech for speed.. 5. The yam is a perennial plant. To make a closer plait. 11. 119. Let the fishermans bamboo receptacle be completely emptied out. More Samoan Proverbs: The knee feels the tapping. When lying in the sand, they can easily hurt one another. Ia ifo le fuiniu i le lapalapa. Refers to the conclusion of a speech, a fono, etc. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Like the tip of the pandanus leaf. Apia is the only city in Samoa and falls within the political district of Tuamasaga. 81. The 28th of December 1929 is now known as Samoas Black Saturday. The lou is a long pole with a crook at the end, used in gathering breadfruit. Appropriate dress for funerals is a lavalava (or skirtlike wrap), white shirt, tie, jacket and leather sandals for men, and a pulu tasi (or muumuu) for women. O le poto a lauloa. The aggrieved person usually leaves it to another to utter this reproach unless he is unable to contain his anger. When exposed to the air the matulau dies very quickly. Upu faifai applied to an orator whose speech does not meet with approval. The thief soon found out that the fetish did not harm him, so he stole again. Va i fale ve'a. Another explanation is as follows: For the capture of the dolphin (masimasi) the hook is baited with flying fish. Used of an asembly whose members have come from different villages and who, later on, will disperse again. This is the code that provides for the systems of chiefs that lead Samoan families. 181. Both perished at low tide. v. Buelow and Kraemer give the following explanation: The one dances about and wastes his time with useless things, whilst the other by persevering efforts goes straight towards his goal. He is secure in the net. The denial of the fisherman. E gase a uluga. Tafi le va i ti. The Samoan fish-hook consists of a longish shaft of polished pearl shell, pa, and a hook made of tortoise shell, maga. Upu fa'aaloalo used when two chiefs or orators agree in a fono. This practice can be quite a financial burden on Samoan families particularly if there are a number of funerals in a short amount of time. Upu fa'amafanafana. This is no concern of mine. O le pa'u a le popo uli. E a le puga nisi, a le ana nisi. (2) Howsoever cleverly a thing may be concealed, it will come to light at last. 32. Given that dialogue relating to death and grief for many Samoans remains in the realm of tapu (sacred) or s (protected), few attempts have been made by researchers of Samoan heritage The translation, then, would be: Why do you handle your net without considering the others?. Before the Samoans had steel tools a new path was made by breaking (fati) the twigs off the trees. Granting the request. 88. When a number of mats are to be stored away, they are gathered up evenly and rolled into a bundle. Upu fa'anoanoa: expressions of repentance and remorse. The unavau is a poisonous fish that occasionally appears in a school of edible pelupelu. See also the next three proverbs. O le i'a ititi o igaga. The word savini means the beating of the young birds' wings at their first attempts to fly. The word umu signifies a hole, a groove. Sep 5, 2018 - Explore Jean's board "Samoan Sayings" on Pinterest. Most of the material, however, I obtained directly from the Samoans themselves, about thirty of whom gave me their generous and unselfish assistance. 121. The eels rushed the people and started to devour them. Ua mua'i ta i'a Fagaiofu. It is more difficult to make the shaft, pa, than the hook, maga; therefore, the pa is more valuable. The pigeon that was detached from the rest of the flock. ", "Sympathy is a little medicine to soothe the ache in another's heart. 16. Malu i puega. Se'i lua'i lou le 'ulu taumamao. Thinking they were bonitos they hurried to the shore, embarked in their canoes and went out. May it end with threats and not come to blows. It means the palolo was gone by the time the people reached the reef. Hello. 45. Refers to a chief of the second rank who gives an order which no one obeys. Fa'afanauga a laumei. These Samoan quotes about love and family give an interesting insight into the Samoan beliefs and language. 27. A fisherman who has lost his hooks may approach another canoe, take hold of a fish line and remove the fish-hook. Ua fuifui fa'atasi, 'ae vao 'ese'ese. Upu fiafia: expressions of joy and contentment. 33. Coconut milk was usually given to the birds. 3. Because of its small size the igaga was not invited to the meeting. Upu fa'aulaula addressed to a person who appears unexpectedly. The pigeons are scattered in the bush to look for food, to mate, etc. E sau le fuata ma lona lou. It is used for colouring siapo (tapa). When the wild manutagi has entered the cage of the decoy bird, the hunter, crying 'ae'ae, jumps out of his shelter and covers the cage. Otherwise, ones spirit may cause problems for the family. O lo'o mamalu le atua i le aoa. Like a breadfruit plucked on stony ground, (i.e., plucked off a tree growing on stony ground, so that the fruit will be crushed and no longer usable). 26. 'Ae'ae, the bird has entered (the cage). The trade wind blows mostly during the cool season and brings fine weather for sea travel. O le a gase manu vao, 'ae ola manu fanua. I was also told that Seu foga'afa designates a usage customary at the alafaga and resembles the malagafaga (No. Upu vivi'i applied to surpassing qualities in persons or things. On a malaga to Satuimalufiliufi (Faleolo) Leao-savai'i, a chief from Savai'i called on High Chief Lilomaiava. When the rigging is finished it must be examined carefully, so that existing defects may be corrected. Though words can never fully express how much someone means to us, language can still provide comfort, solace, hope, and even inspiration following the death of a loved one. From honoring the person who died to supporting surviving family or friends, these time-honored proverbs reflect these vast differences in how people view and approach the loss of a loved one. 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. ", "As long as a man lives, the entire world is too small for him; After death, the grave is big enough. The galo is frequently found in this lagoon. O le sapatu motu pa. 176. 108. Matalaoa suspected him of having illicit intercourse with her brothers wife, so she watched him and found her suspicions confirmed. The paipai is a small crab that moves about slowly and does not resist capture. Every culture has its own set of rules in which everyone is to follow so that there is order and peace in the community. He is like a fish that escaped. Its inhabitants had the reputation of avoiding all waste when fishing. When the aitu wanted to return, he became entangled in the net and cried out in a loud voice. It is, therefore, compared to a quarrelsome person. The Samoans compare this state of repose to grief and mourning and maintain that the matulau is then often seen in company of the gatala. The offering was called fa'asao a manu vao. While the fisherman swings the rod, the others must assist him by paddling hard. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and Savaii, one of the biggest islands in Polynesia.More on Samoa from Wikipedia! (No. Civilization, however, has spared many of the original usages. The more formal ways to say this are: Hello (polite). If they work in common, one will rely on the other and nothing is done. 10. 6. Tavai manu uli. It also means that several men have plotted to harm another. E a le uga i tausili, 'ae tigaina fua le atigi alili. When fishing for ise we swing the net sometimes to the right, sometimes to the left. Vaomua of Saua in Satupaitea (Savai'i) was building a big boat. Then they will gather into a flock to travel to another part of the forest whence they will scatter once more. Taia i le tafao, taia i le va'ai. Should the fish or the line strike the outrigger (this may happen to an inexperienced or a hasty fisherman) the hook is likely to be torn out and the fish will be lost. A net that is beyond repair. In the war between the birds and the fishes (No. 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. Muniao (la'au fa'alava) is a transverse piece of wood placed across the net to keep it properly stretched. She lived in a small hut behind the big house occupied by her brother and his family. Also used as an upu fa'amaulalo. The proverbs were collected and authored by Rev George Pratt, an English missionary from the London Missionary Society who lived in Samoa for 40 years, mostly in Matautu on the central north coast of Savai'i Island. Referring to a person about to leave his home, never to return. However, the fish were not bonitos but aitu (devils, spirits) in the form of big sea eels. Applications: (1) The news is not true, but it has spread too far to be retracted. Pili, a hero of Samoan mythology, taught the Samoans how to fish with nets. She then related what she had seen. A boat that is being built day and night. He then fits it in place and with his wooden mallet (tafao) hammers it down, his assistant holding it. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The saying means, not to reveal a certain matter, such as the commission of an injustice. 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