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About Samoan
Samoan is one of the oldest and most widely spoken Polynesian languages.
Speakers
510,000+
Language Family
Polynesian
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Medium
Spoken in
Why Learn Samoan?
Samoan culture maintains strong traditional values and practices.
Common Samoan Words
Start your Samoan journey with these essential words and phrases.
Talofa
Hello
tah-LOH-fah
Faʻafetai
Thank you
fah-ah-feh-TAI
Faʻamolemole
Please
fah-ah-moh-leh-MOH-leh
Ioe
Yes
ee-OH-eh
Leai
No
leh-AI
Vai
Water
vai
Meaʻai
Food
meh-ah-AI
Uo
Friend
OO-oh
Alofa
Love
ah-LOH-fah
Tofa
Goodbye
TOH-fah
History of Samoan
Samoan is among the oldest Polynesian languages, with a continuous oral tradition spanning 3,000 years. It has formal (tautala lelei) and informal (tautala leaga) registers used in different social contexts. Samoan diaspora communities in New Zealand, Australia, and the US have spread the language globally.
Is Samoan Hard to Learn?
Samoan has 14 consonants and 5 vowels with consistent pronunciation. The formal/informal register distinction requires cultural understanding. Grammar follows Polynesian patterns that differ from English but are internally consistent.
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