Language/Fijian/Vocabulary/Workplace-Vocabulary
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Welcome to the lesson on Fijian Vocabulary → Work and Professions → Workplace Vocabulary! In this lesson, we will learn the Fijian phrases and vocabulary related to the workplace. This topic is important as it allows us to communicate effectively in a professional setting. Whether you are talking about your job, your company, your colleagues, or your daily tasks, having the right vocabulary will help you express yourself confidently in the workplace. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to talk about your profession, discuss your workplace, and describe your daily tasks. So let's get started!
Common Professions[edit | edit source]
First, let's learn some common professions in Fijian. Knowing how to talk about different professions will enable you to have conversations about jobs and careers. Here are a few examples:
| Fijian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| vakaviti | vah-kah-vee-tee | teacher |
| tabacakacaka | tah-bah-thah-kah-thah-kah | doctor |
| daukalo | dah-oo-kah-lo | farmer |
| matai ni mataivalu | mah-tie nee mah-tie-vah-loo | soldier |
| kaiwai ni kaukauwa | kah-ee-wye nee kah-oo-kah-oo-wah | police officer |
| matai ni yavusa | mah-tie nee yah-voo-sah | chief |
| dauvakaviti | dah-ooh-vah-kah-vee-tee | nurse |
| mataisau | mah-tie-sah-oo | engineer |
| dauveiseyaki | dah-oo-vay-say-yah-kee | architect |
| daukaukau | dah-oo-kah-oo-kah-oo | chef |
Now, let's practice using these words in sentences:
- Au sa vakaviti. (I am a teacher.)
- O Siti sa tabacakacaka. (Siti is a doctor.)
- Sa daukalo na tamaqu. (My father is a farmer.)
- Sa matai ni mataivalu ko Tevita. (Tevita is a soldier.)
- Au sa dauvakaviti. (I am a nurse.)
- Sa matai ni yavusa na tui. (The chief is the leader of the tribe.)
Take some time to practice these sentences and make your own examples using the professions we have learned.
Workplace Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Now that you know some common professions in Fijian, let's move on to workplace vocabulary. These words and phrases will help you talk about your workplace, your colleagues, and your daily tasks. Here are some examples:
| Fijian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| bureni sa dabe | boo-reh-nee sah dahm-beh | office |
| bureni sa qele | boo-reh-nee sah ng-gay-lay | factory |
| bureni sa koro | boo-reh-nee sah kor-oh | construction site |
| bureni sa lawaki | boo-reh-nee sah lah-wah-kee | hospital |
| bureni sa solitaki | boo-reh-nee sah soh-lee-tah-kee | police station |
| bureni sa vunau | boo-reh-nee sah voo-nah-oo | court |
| bureni sa vutuniyau | boo-reh-nee sah voo-too-nee-yah-oo | bank |
| dauvola ni bure | dah-ooh-voh-lah nee boo-reh | office worker |
| matai ni bureni | mah-tie nee boo-reh-nee | manager |
| turaga ni bure | too-rah-ngah nee boo-reh | boss |
| tagane ni bure | tah-gah-neh nee boo-reh | male colleague |
| yalewa ni bure | yah-leh-wah nee boo-reh | female colleague |
| siga ni veivakaturaga | see-ngah nee vay-ee-vah-kah-too-rah-ngah | workday |
| veitaukei ni siga ni veivakaturaga | vay-ee-tow-kay nee see-ngah nee vay-ee-vah-kah-too-rah-ngah | workweek |
| siga ni kena vakacegu | see-ngah nee kay-nah vah-kah-theng-gooh | day off |
| veisiga ni vakacegu | vay-see-ngah nee vah-kah-theng-gooh | weekend |
| lewe ni siga ni veivakaturaga | lay-whe nee see-ngah nee vay-ee-vah-kah-too-rah-ngah | working hours |
| vakatagane ni bure | vah-kah-tah-gah-neh nee boo-reh | professionalism |
| vakayalewa ni bure | vah-kah-yah-leh-wah nee boo-reh | work ethic |
| daukune ni siga ni veivakaturaga | dah-oo-koo-neh nee see-ngah nee vay-ee-vah-kah-too-rah-ngah | overtime |
Let's use these words and phrases in sentences:
- Au sa lako mai na bureni sa dabe. (I am going to the office.)
- Au sa daukune ni siga ni veivakaturaga. (I am doing overtime.)
- Sa turaga ni bure ko Tevita. (Tevita is the boss.)
- Au sa cakava na cakacaka sa solitaki. (I am doing the work at the hospital.)
- Sa lei veisiga ni vakacegu. (It's the weekend.)
Practice these sentences and try to use the workplace vocabulary in different contexts. This will help you become more comfortable with using these words in conversation.
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
In Fijian culture, the workplace is seen as a reflection of one's identity and social status. It is important to maintain a professional image and adhere to workplace norms and etiquette. Fijians value hard work, dedication, and respect for authority figures. It is common for colleagues to address each other by their first names, but it is always important to show respect to superiors and follow proper hierarchy in the workplace. Fijians also appreciate teamwork and collaboration, so it is important to foster a positive and cooperative work environment.
Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to test your knowledge with some exercises!
Exercise 1: Match the Profession Match the Fijian profession with its English translation.
| Fijian | English |
|---|---|
| vakaviti | soldier |
| matai ni yavusa | nurse |
| tabacakacaka | teacher |
| daukalo | doctor |
| mataisau | farmer |
Solution:
- vakaviti - soldier
- matai ni yavusa - nurse
- tabacakacaka - teacher
- daukalo - doctor
- mataisau - farmer
Exercise 2: Workplace Vocabulary Fill in the blanks with the correct Fijian word from the workplace vocabulary.
1. Au sa lako mai na bureni sa ______. (office) 2. Sa turaga ni bure ko ______. (boss) 3. Au sa cakava na cakacaka sa ______. (hospital) 4. Sa lei veisiga ni ______. (weekend)
Solution: 1. Au sa lako mai na bureni sa dabe. (office) 2. Sa turaga ni bure ko Tevita. (boss) 3. Au sa cakava na cakacaka sa solitaki. (hospital) 4. Sa lei veisiga ni vakacegu. (weekend)
Exercise 3: Describe Your Workplace Imagine you work in an office and describe your workplace in Fijian. Include details about the office layout, the type of work you do, and anything else you think is important.
Solution: (Sample answer) Au sa cakava na cakacaka mai na bureni sa dabe. Sa dua na bure levu ka sa tiko vakadua na matai ni bureni. Sa dua na tawake mai na matai ni bureni sa vunau. Sa dua tale na bure sa tu e na maliwa ni bureni ka sa dua na vakatorocaketaki. Au sa vakayagataka na noqui cakacaka mai na kompyuta. Sa voli tu na ka ni biro e na tokalau ni bure. Sa vakarautaki na bure e dua na tawake ni bure. Au sa qai cakava na noqu cakacaka mai na noqui tikotiko.
Translation: I work in an office. It is a large office with two desks. There is a computer on one of the desks. There is also a cabinet in the middle of the office and a whiteboard on the wall. I do my work on the computer. There are office supplies in the north of the office. The office is organized by a female colleague. I then do my work at my desk.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Fijian Vocabulary → Work and Professions → Workplace Vocabulary. In this lesson, you have learned the Fijian phrases and vocabulary related to the workplace, including how to talk about your job, your company, your colleagues, and your daily tasks. Use the knowledge you have gained to have conversations about professions and workplace scenarios. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to become more confident in your Fijian skills. Vinaka vakalevu (thank you) and good luck!
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