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What does Bula vinaka mean?
good life
It extends the former greeting by including the phrase “bula vinaka” which means “good life” in English and the words “na si” before that, to bring out respect. You can reply to this greeting by simply saying “bula” or “bula vinaka”.
How do you greet someone in Fiji?
Fijian greetings and everyday phrases
- Nibula (nimbula): Good day – a polite greeting.
- Bula (mbula): A less formal greeting – literally ‘health’ and ‘life’
- Ni sa yadra (ni sah yandra) – Good morning.
- Ni sa moce (ni sah mothay) – Goodbye or good night.
- Vinaka (vinahka) – Good / thank you.
What does uro mean in Fijian?
fat/fatty deposits
Explanation: ‘uro’ is the Fijian word for ‘fat/fatty deposits’ but the sentence is not an insult it’s meant as a compliment. In this context it’s meant to imply beautiful or hot, and the sentence translates to “You’re such a hot girl”
How do you respond to Bula vinaka?
If you want to use it a little more formally, you can say “Ni sa bula.” If you want to say good evening, you can say “Moce” or “Ni sa moce”. “Vacava tiko?” – How are you? “Sa bulabula vinaka tiko” – This is a response to “How are you?” It means something like “I’m well, thank you.”
How do you say Beautiful Girl in Fijian?
Beautiful // Totoka If you’re trying to find the right word to describe a vibrant Fijian sunset, or charm an attractive local, you can use the word totoka (pronounced ‘toe-toe-kah’, which can mean ‘beautiful,’ ‘pretty’ or even ‘handsome’. You can also say totoka sara, which means ‘very beautiful’.
What does Bula mean kava?
life
Bula is a Fijian word with many uses. It is a greeting, but also can mean “life” or “to live”. Fijians use it in place of “cheers” before drinking kava.
How do you say my love in Fijian?
Au domoni iko means I love you, in a romantic settingThe other version is aulomani iko which would be used to express love for family or other close relations.
How do you say beautiful in Fijian?
What does Ratu mean in Fiji?
Ratu ([ˈrɑːtu]) is an Austronesian title used by male Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi (pronounced [ˈandʒi]), is used by females of chiefly rank. Thus in Java, a royal palace is called “keraton”, constructed from the circumfix ke- -an and Ratu, to describe the residence of the Ratu.
What is HI Fiji?
Bula: Pronounced ‘boo-lah’, it is by far the most common greeting. It means ‘hello’ but can also be used in a number of permutations as shown below. Ni sa bula/Ni sa bula Vinaka: The first can be used as a more formal greeting. The latter extends on ‘bula’ and wishes the person good health and life.
What does ISA mean in Fiji?
Isa in Fijian – English-Fijian Dictionary | Glosbe. English Fijian. impassioned. India.
What does Bula in Fiji mean?
hello
Bula: Pronounced ‘boo-lah’, it is by far the most common greeting. It means ‘hello’ but can also be used in a number of permutations as shown below. Ni sa bula/Ni sa bula Vinaka: The first can be used as a more formal greeting. The latter extends on ‘bula’ and wishes the person good health and life.