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Revision as of 21:44, 2 April 2023
Relationships are an essential part of life, and it is crucial to be able to speak about them in a new language. In this lesson, you will learn about different relationship statuses and how to talk about them in Samoan. We'll cover being single, in a partnership, married, divorced, and also explore some cultural information related to relationship status in Samoa.
Relationship Status Vocabulary
Let's take a look at some basic Samoan vocabulary concerning relationship status below.
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| fa'afafine | fa'a-fa-fee-neh | a biological male raised as a female |
| fa'afatama | fa'a-fa-ta-ma | a biological female raised as a male |
| tama'ita'i | ta-ma-ee-taa-ee | unmarried female |
| teine | te-nei | unmarried female |
| tama'itu'i | ta-ma-ee-too-ee | unmarried male |
| tane | ta-ne | unmarried male |
| taeao | ta-eh-ao | boyfriend, girlfriend or partner |
| fai maia | fie my-ah | to be engaged |
| tu'ua | too-ooh-ah | married |
| vaelua | vai-loo-ah | married couple (husband and wife) |
| 'oe fa'aaloalo | oh-eh fa'a-a-lo-a-lo | divorced |
Note that the first two words in the table, **fa'afafine** and **fa'afatama** are specific words unique to Samoan culture. These words refer to a biological male raised as a female and a biological female raised as a male, respectively. Samoa is among the societies that recognise and accept **fa'afafine** and **fa'afatama** as third-gender people. They are valued members of the community, and their roles and contributions are highly respected.
For unmarried females, you have two options to choose from: **tama'ita'i** and **teine**. **Tama'ita'i** is a more traditional Samoan word that denotes virginity and purity. On the other hand, **teine** is a more modern term that has no implications regarding virginity.
Likewise, for unmarried males, there are two options: **tama'itu'i** and **tane**. **Tama'itu'i** is an older word used to refer to bachelors, while **tane** is a more common and broader term that refers to unmarried males, including those in relationships.
The word **taeao** refers to a girlfriend, boyfriend, or partner. If someone is engaged, Samoans use the phrase **fai maia** to express that. For married couples, the word is **tu'ua,** while **vaelua** means "a married couple," specifically a husband and a wife.
Lastly, the word **'oe fa'aaloalo** is used to indicate that someone is divorced.
Talking About Your Relationship Status
Now, let's learn how you can talk about your relationship status in Samoan. Below are different phrases that you can use, depending on your situation.
- I am single ###
To say you are single in Samoan, you can use the following phrases:
- O a'u o le teine / tama'itu'i.
- O oe o le teine / tama'itu'i.
Both of these sentences convey the same meaning, depending on if you want to refer to yourself or someone else. Also, note that if you are a male, you should use **tama'itu'i,** while females should use **teine**.
- I am in a relationship ###
If you want to say you are in a partnership, you can use the word **taeao**. For example:
- O a'u o le taeao.
- O oe o le taeao.
Again, the context dictates whether you want to refer to yourself or someone else.
- I am engaged ###
To tell someone that you are engaged, you can use the phrase **O a'u o fai maia** for women or **O a'u o fai alofa** for men. If you want to refer to someone else, you can use **O le fai maia o** for females and **O le fai alofa o** for males.
- I am married ###
When asking someone if they are married, you can say **O fea lou tu'ua?** ("Where is your partner?") or **O fea lou vaesinga?** ("Where is your spouse?").
To say you are married in Samoan, you can use the phrase **O a'u tu'ua** for women or **O a'u vaesinga** for men. If you want to refer to someone else, you can use **O le tu'ua a** for females and **O le vaesinga a** for males.
- I am divorced ###
In Samoa, divorce is not very common. However, if you want to say you are divorced in Samoan, you can use the phrase **O a'u 'oe fa'aaloalo** for women or **O a'u 'oe fa'ama'i** for men.
If you want to refer to someone else, you can use **O le 'oe fa'aaloalo o** for females or **O le 'oe fa'ama'i o** for males.
Sample Dialogue
To help you use these phrases in context, here is an example dialogue:
A: Talofa lava. O fea lou vaesinga? B: O a'u vaesinga, fa'afetai. O fea lou vaesinga? A: A'u tu'ua. (I'm married.) B: Fa'afetai. (Thank you.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned about different words to convey relationship status in Samoan, including unmarried, in a partnership, engaged, married, and divorced. Use the phrases you learned in context by practicing with a language partner or in conversations with Samoan speakers. Additionally, you gained insight into **fa'afafine** and **fa'afatama**, the third-gender people in Samoan culture. You can apply these words and insights in real-life situations to express yourself clearly and respectfully in Samoan.
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