Thus also did Vaomua. The chiefs and orators make the decisions, but the common people (tagatalautele) must carry them into effect and suffer all the consequent hurt and damage, e.g., after a declaration of war. O le i'a a vai malo. Also, upu faifai. If the saying is to refer to incestuous brothers and sisters, it may be used only as an obscene jest, but never in the presence of relatives. This is the u ta'afale. The meaning of the saying is the same in both cases. The hermit crab often wanders inland. All Rights Reserved. Ua fa'afaiva o matu'u. The person who has burned their fingers often asks for tongs. The bonito fishing rod is fastened to the thwart by means of a sinnet ring (futia).
Like the life of the trunk-fish. WebIts an easier sentiment to understand: Amuia le masina, e alu ma toe sau. The meanings Ive given these alagaupu here are based on how my uncle and his matai peers use these expressions in their own lauga, but language is pliable. The Samoan arrows had one or more prongs. To catch the first pigeon of the day is considered a special achievement. My speech is like a canoe launched without a sufficient reason. The purpose of this page is to help people understand the samoan way. 108. When a flock of pigeons came down, Lefao caught a great number of them before the other was even ready to swing his net. 169. Like the swift that never rests. It might make more sense to you. Ua to i lologamata. During his absence a strange chief came along and put up at the big house. 99. The aggrieved person usually leaves it to another to utter this reproach unless he is unable to contain his anger. However, it presupposes that only one person is engaged in an undertaking, or, if there is more than one, none of them meets with success. It is particularly used in a salutatory speech: O le pule o le Atua ua mafai ai ona tatou fesilafa'i i le aso nei, aua e ui ina va i fale ve'a o lo tatou soifuaga, 'ae pule lava le Atua i lo tatou soifua. Welp, dont I feel foolish just saw that HGG already commented on E. Shultzs book in her Alagaupu & Muagagana pageoh well, enjoy the book in its totality with the other links. 44. This cannot be done on the left side because of the outrigger. 73. Va i lupe maua. (No. The fishermen said Ua tagi le pu ina ua maua i le upega, o le a mate. (The pu cries because it is caught in the net where it will die.). 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. If I die, peace must be maintained at any price. So thats the story. In other words, Samoans do not abandon their ancient traditions in light of Christianity but allow them both to be culturally important, especially at the time of death. The city is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoas second largest island. At this very moment a fish (malauli) happened to jump out of the water and, with one swoop of the net, Pepe caught both pigeon and fish. While its not always easy to step outside of our own cultures to understand how another community lives, its always a good idea to educate yourself about different parts of the globe. Ulumu politely offered Lefao to take station in the falemuathe front hut. Both are well protected by the law of the land. Upu faifai. E pata le tutu i ona vae. Words of encouragement: dont be negligent, but do the thing thoroughly. This is the order given by the leader when the hunt is to be terminated. I was going to look at twelve of those proverbs, consult with the Samoan cultural experts in my life then share with you what I had learned. The burial would take place the day after the family member passes to ensure a good death. The rain carried by the wind to leeward. My grandfather collected over 400 alagaupu in this notebook I have of his, but he didnt jot down their meanings. A ripe coconut that falls off the tree strikes root and grows. I think she put her grandfathers legacy to sleep instead..hahaha, Haha JJW I think you need to have faith (and a LOT of patience) in me I know its been ages, but I promise Im working on something big! With people it is different. People are not so fortunate. Many users would be better served consulting an attorney than using a do-it-yourself online O le i'a ua lata i le loto. The crab did not consult with its legs that they should pinch; they did it of themselves. Gotta love how different some languages are. 3. Ua taulua i le tuga. He died when I was very young, but I still hear stories about how so many villages would invite him to their various functions to hear him speak, and how he was paid handsomely in the currency of food and fine mats for his eloquence. The pigeon that was detached from the rest of the flock. E 'asa le faiva, 'ae le 'asa le masalo. Like the tip of the pandanus leaf. Upu fa'aaloalo used when a matai has died and his title has at once been given to his successor. The saying is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo. Samoan Sign Language is used by at least some of the deaf population.Apia is the capital and the largest city of Samoa. Ua 'ou seuseu ma le fata. Ia lafoia i le fogava'a tele. I remember wishing we could stay out there with everyone forever. One night two women planned to go fishing with torches on the reef. Both perished at low tide. The following applications are also customary: It is mean to hide one's possessions. With the communistically minded Samoans avarice is one of the worst vices. Ua le sau i le afu, le sau i le tutupu; ua sau i le lalau. When day broke the latter saw that his plan had miscarried. The offspring of birds are fed with flower nectar, but the children of men are nurtured with words. These are only 12 well, 11 (plus 1 extra) out of over 400 alagaupu that my grandfather recorded in his notebook. He then fits it in place and with his wooden mallet (tafao) hammers it down, his assistant holding it. Finding no blossoms it will set on the leaves. In Samoa, mourning your deceased loved one is a way to honor their spirit. The overwhelming religion in Samoa is Christianity. In Samoa, in fact, fishing with bow and arrow has hardly ever been popular; today is has completely fallen into disuse. Coconut oil is made from copra, which we get from drying coconut meat (in their shells) out in the sun. In Samoan tradition, its important for the body to be buried quickly. While its not always clear what to wear to a funeral, Samoans have strong beliefs about whats appropriate dress for a funeral. Experts may use their hands only to catch small octopi; but the correct and most efficient method is fishing with the help of the sao. When the parents returned, they were so terrified at the young one's inability to eat, that they left all caution aside and could be caught easily. A bird that has just been caught jumps about and struggles to escape. Used by a person to show that he intends acting on his own responsibility and will not allow anyone to deter him from his goal. Hi HGG and everyone else that will come to read this,It never ceases to amaze me what one can unearth on the internet given; a) a substantial amount of free time on their hands and b) being stubborn (tenacious) enough to filter through every webpage search for the word alagaupu. 191. When the cup was presented to the black tern the gogo sina (white tern) said, Don't give him any kava; let him drink water; he has disgraced his family.. Literally: Sal has arrived, Foas things are finished. If they work in common, one will rely on the other and nothing is done. Mr. Neffgen, Govt.
According to the thought expressed, the muagagana can be divided as follows: In compiling the proverbial expressions I consulted the works of Kraemer, Pratt, v. Buelow, Journal of the Polynesian Society, Sierich, Stair, Stuebel, and Turner. The translation, then, would be: Why do you handle your net without considering the others?. Spoken to a man of bad conduct. 12. Another explanation is as follows: Matala'oa was a crippled girl in Falealili. Besides, it refers to a faint-hearted person who is ready to give up as soon as he meets with a difficulty. Literally: Savea has a leg on either side of the day. 55. Ua fa'amea tapena i ua. Upu fiafia used at the reception of relatives, friends or guests. O le fili va i fale. E a le uga i tausili, 'ae tigaina fua le atigi alili. O le poto a lauloa. The swarms of lo (whitebait) usually appear first at Fagaiofu, a sandy coast between Falelatai and Lefaga. 82. Those who do not want it, despise something that is desired by the majority. 
Upu faifai: Why don't you pay respect and deference to others? | Contact Us I showed them to my Dad, who is a skilled Tulafale, since he was 16, he loved reading them, and explained and even corected some of the words in it, so many beautiful stories that go with them, one really made me cry because of the story behind it, about a village that was suffering from a drought, and no one had water, it hadnt rained in a very long time I remember sheding some tears when my Dad told me the story behind it, True Provebs As the ve'a is extremely shy, the huts were built close together so that the hunters could take counsel with each other in a low voice. If the apprentice passed the test, the carpenter said: Ua vela lana umuhis oven is hot. Turner, on page 221, says: If a pigeon sees its mate fall dead, it will drop down and cover the body with its wings even though it should be killed also. In the bush villages and sometimes also in those near the seashore, the inner bark of the fausoga tree is twisted into a cord used to make fish and lobster nets and for other purposes. In Manono the lo appears so often that it is paid for with lo. He is like an arrow that lies about in the house. Ona ole tatou atunuu e mau eseese The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. By manu vale is meant any bird other than a pigeon.
O le upega e fili i le po, 'ae talatala i le ao. Making it available online is not the ideal situation, of course, but I hope it helps to build a few bridges between generations of Samoans, a ea? Ia a le puga, a le 'ana, or la a le puga niisi, a le 'ana niisi. The wild birds shall die: the tame ones shall live. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); document.getElementById("ak_js_2").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
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Upu vivi'i applied to surpassing qualities in persons or things. According to the communistic system of the Samoans, a travelling party is allowed to beg fish-hooks at the houses where they call. 95. tafaono. The whole contraption is known as matau, or more simply, pa. To polish the pa, pieces of coral are used: the rough kind called puga, as well as the softer 'ana. Your own understanding of these alagaupu might be completely different from ours, and just as correct. We also may earn commission from purchases made through affiliate links. Webbetsy hale actress cause of death Registration. (2) In the war between the birds and the fishes, a black tern (gogo uli) was - 171 killed and eaten by a fuga fish. Ia moe le ufu, to'a le paipai. E gase le pa'a i lona vae. Required fields are marked *. Before the introduction of firearms, this bird was caught in the following way: The hunter searched for a nest with young and climbed up to it. 126). However, the orators use them so frequently and they shed so much light on the past history and the present opinions of the people, that their importance cannot be overrated. Si'i le matalalaga. Upu faifai or Fa'aulaula: Your designs are too apparent and will fail. Sign up to get Anava Samoana news and updates straight to your inbox: One Samoana and all Anava Samoana properties are Copyright 2021 by Manaui Media Limited | Webdesign by L T Arp, My grandfather was a diligent note-keeper. E le'i iloa i Saua; e le iloa i le fa'alagamaea. You are not Sameli, unless you are worry that the server might give you a smaller portion than what others are getting..or run out before your turn..hahaha. She simply came to sponge and, sitting by the mother, she smacked her lips covetously until she was reproved for her unseemly behaviour. It is also used as an upu faifai to repulse someone's interference. Samoan Death Rituals in a New Zealand Context.. 153. May the pearl shell fish-hook never be lost before it has been shown to others. Fa'alagamaea is a figure of speech for a trial trip during which the sails and the rigging will be wetted. Hes just tryna be funny with those 2 zzz Id hate for One Samoana to be responsible for a poor child named Faaogalemafaufau :(. Fa'alupe tupola. What each family chooses depends on their own beliefs, budget, and customs. Upu fa'aaloalo: Explain the general aim of the meeting, then we shall give our opinion. Upu fa'aaloalo or vivi'i referring to the speech of a high chief or a tulafale who brooks no contradiction. 117. Remarks of translator: 1. The eels rushed the people and started to devour them. 170. Upu fa'aalualu referring to the frequency of the Samoan civil wars. A prayer of a father for his son. The deck-planks of a large war canoe were laid simultaneously from either side. As this is closed on all sides, his companions know nothing about it. An old childless couple of Neiafu were gathering dry coconut leaves (material for lighting and cooking). The lavalava covers the design. They must not be misunderstood with muagagana or Samoan sayings. In vain rejoices the drill plate when the drill point is broken. 60. This pictures a fisher who sits in his boat on a dark night and is startled by the sudden appearance of a shark. The 'apoa have spines on the back and breast. The plait of the fine mats ('ie toga) should be uniformly fine and close. The busybody's pretended wisdom, therefore, will be of no avail. The joy of the welcome was like that with which the birds greet the dawn. Its inhabitants had the reputation of avoiding all waste when fishing. 160. Samoan Browse All: Samoan Proverbs Readers Who Like This Like the call of a stricken decoy bird. Upu vivi'i applied in a figurative sense to a man who, because of his good qualities and hard work, is an acquisition to his community. "One is certain only of death." Upu faifai referring to weakness and inefficiency. Often one hears this saying at the reception of guests. When the lavalava is moved aside by the wind or by the man stepping out, the tattoo becomes visible. Upu taofiofi: Let each one attend to his own affairs and not meddle with those of others. keystyle mmc corp login; thomson reuters drafting assistant user guide.
O le galo e gase i Pa'au. Ua tu'u tasi le upega o Pili. Still, death is a natural part of life and not something to be feared. without even knowing the Sameli story.
The matai's sole indoor occupation is the making of sinnet ('afa) out of coconut fibre. Has it been 20 years yet? This gift is known as tu'u malie or payment for the shark. traditions have long been a mystery to the rest of the world. It flies where it will and the others follow. Ua sanisani fa'amanuao. ). Ua numi le fau. They may resume fishing, however, a little while after the new net has been tried out for the first time. If one wishes to drill a hole in a thing, as in a piece of mother-of-pearl for a fish-hook, he first bores from one side and then tries to hit the hole from the other side. Turn the house around; the ropes will protect it. Kahlil Gibran A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live. They are highly valued and guarded like precious jewels. Ua liua le tua ma le alo. The grammars and dictionaries present a few muagagana, but leave them often untranslated and unexplained. 125. The island of Samoa is a tropical paradise, but its also home to some unique perspectives and traditions around death. One day the boys went fishing for their father. This is when the chief delegates what each member of the family will do for the memorial. 61. A pair of coconut trees, one of which is full of maggots. Upu alofa, fa'aulaula or fa'anoanoa. Se'i toto le ta'amu te'evao. 78. Neither is it unusual amongst the Samoans that in a common undertaking one partner tries to overreach the other. 134. this means hide things not to be remembered forever. O le i'a a tautai e alu i le fa'alolo. It is the beginning of insanity. III.MANUAL WORK INSIDE AND OUT OF THE HOUSE. 11. Our lives are decreed to be taken by the gods. The saying refers to retribution in a good and in a bad sense. Literally: The work (fishing trip) of Smea is not haphazard. When the hunter has allured the gogo, he pulls in his decoy bird and imitates the tern's call-note a. He will be answered by the tern with another a.. Henry David Thoreau For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one. The explanation given by Pratt to seek an occasion to quarrel is incorrect. Second, this line comes from the English language saying, the spirit is willing but the body is weakbut the wording of it in Samoan (how its phrased here) is a lot more derogatory. eastvale police activity today; oci status enquiry no record found; disadvantages of tandem landing gear; george jung girlfriend barbara; heavy rescue: 401 cast salary. Applied to the death of a beloved chief. The crab blusters on his feet; a boy blusters when he knows his father is near. At the building of the double canoe it is necessary that an ample supply of sinnet be available, lest the tying of the planks and the completion of the boat be retarded. Not so long ago there was a village there, whose people are now living in Falevai, a fuaiala (section) of Falelatai. Also used in the form of a pious wish: Ia mafuli a puou. The word falute originally referred only to mats; it is now also applied to other things that must be gathered up evenly. Today. Ua leai se manu e olo. advice. Its not uncommon for families to wait a few days or longer for the family to travel home for the service. The matulau share the gatalas grief without reason. 175. Should this not be the case, the house will be turned around until it stands right. The fish-hook is incorrectly bound. Number 11 can be more easily summarised as seeing is believing. Upu fa'aaloalo: Respectful term used to designate a full meeting. pa le noo is literally referring to diarrhea. 64) fortune was changing. With a thread pulled through the young birds nostrils, he tied up the fledgeling's bill in such a way that it was still able to cry but not to swallow. Upu fa'amaulalo, fa'anoanoa or alofa referring to a person who has neither home nor family. The inhabitants of the old village Papa (near Satupaitea, Savai'i) once noticed a big school of fish out in the sea. 110. 133. Only the matamea crab presented herself without a gift. 144. The figure is taken from the work of the boatbuilder setting a plank. The hook is ingeniously fastened to the pa with thin threads of coconut fibre. brookstone therapeutic percussion massager with lcd screen; do nigel and jennifer whalley still own albury park So many fish were caught in it, that the boats could not hold them and many had to be thrown back into the sea. (If anyone can tell us more about #6, please leave a comment below.). Fa'aoti (from oti, to die) is a figure of speech for fa'auma (completely, so that nothing is left). As soon as the fisherman appears, the fish will escape into deep water where it can no longer be caught. a great separator. My uncle says that ao taulia, in this case, is referring to a dark time that is also momentous so its not just about sadness, but a profound kind of ground-shifting pain. May our fault be hidden in Fatualavai. This link will open in a new window. Ua nunu le to'au. | Privacy Policy May it end with threats and not come to blows. I told you about my grandfathers api (notebook) full of alagaupu, 3. Upu fa'aalualu: encouragement, persuasion. (2) Howsoever cleverly a thing may be concealed, it will come to light at last. By clicking "Accept", you agree to our website's cookie use as described in our Cookie Policy. (The fable evidently owes its origin to the fact that the sea cucumber's anus may easily be mistaken for a mouth.). 161. At family gatherings, while theyre serving food first to the elders and high ranking matai, hes known for yelling out to the kitchen, Vaai se mea a Sameli!. Do not enquire too deeply into the things which do not concern you, e.g., the affairs of another family (aua e te sagolegole). 15. The Samoan fish-hook consists of a longish shaft of polished pearl shell, pa, and a hook made of tortoise shell, maga. WebQuotes tagged as "samoa" Showing 1-9 of 9. Upu fa'anoanoa. The trunk-fish moamoa moves very slowly and is easily caught. 67. O le tiuga a Matala'oa e tiu ma afifi. The difference in the Samoan language is that these proverbs and idioms are usually only studied by our talking chiefs (tulafale). O le sapatu moe 'ese. Fa'asega tu launiu. It is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo: Fa'amolemole, ai a'u nei ua ou le seu fa'aalo. As they had to wait for low tide, they lay down and fell asleep.
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