Death and grief quotationsmay also capture what you are trying to say or help you come to terms with the loss yourself. Samoan culture has both ancient and contemporary components to it and these provide the background for its funeral traditions and customs. 85. Shall I become your working girdle? When these migrant members attend a funeral in their homeland, they will pay to get there and bring a good amount of money with them. Ua le se'i seu fa'aalo. ", The death of an elderly man is like a burning library. Tau ina iloa ia i'a. 3. Ua penapena i tua o tai i'a. The Samoans value the mats so much that the most important ones bear honorable names. 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. These Samoan proverbs are taken from the first Samoan dictionary, A grammar and dictionary of the Samoan language, with English and Samoan vocabulary, first published in 1862. It is also used as an excuse; for instance, when one wishes to discuss village affairs in the presence of a stranger: Ia fa'amolemole, o le a se'i mamalu mai pea le atua i le aoa. The land where her house stood now belongs to Chief Auva'a. When a flock of pigeons came down, Lefao caught a great number of them before the other was even ready to swing his net. 102. E gase a uluga. Euphemisms for Dead, Death, and Dying: Are They Helpful or Harmful? Don't throw away a favourable opportunity. Fetuia'i fa'afaga a 'apoa. The clumsy, loutish fellow carries the house. It exists no longer. A sickly old man. He then awakened the other and went out with her to the reef where he intended to kill and eat her. 100. 181. See more ideas about samoan, samoan quotes, polynesian culture. Seu foga'afa. E a sipa le lama, 'ae fano malolo. 18. 2. Given that dialogue relating to death and grief for many Samoans remains in the realm of tapu (sacred) or s (protected), few attempts have been made by researchers of Samoan heritage The word umu signifies a hole, a groove. It is the belief of the Samoans that the turtle lurks near her eggs on the beach and that she catches and eats her young as soon as they are hatched. 107. Ua se i'a e moe. This phrase is used to describe someone whos will is stronger than their body. (Samoan Proverb) The grasshopper flies about, but the kingfisher watches him. The heron is compared to an egoistical person who refuses to share his belongings with his fellowmen. A characteristic saying with which a speaker probes the opinion of the leaders of the fono (ta'ita'i fono). The paths in the bush are never obliterated. Upu faifai. 147. The tutu is a crab with big, strong legs. We must be of one mind in the undertaking. Chris Raymond is an expert on funerals, grief, and end-of-life issues, as well as the former editor of the worlds most widely read magazine for funeral directors. Both fish are frequently caught together. 11, 12, 96). Poems about death and losscan add another dimension, bringing to life emotions that prose or sayings cannot express. Divided on top of the fatuga. Samoan custom requires that a man who has caught many fish, give a few to his neighbour who has not caught any. Fa'amanu po'ia i le ofaga. Ua mua ane lava se fale. Utu is the bamboo receptacle in which the hooks are kept. ", "Everything revolves around bread and death. You don't love someone because they're a dream of perfection. Like a breadfruit plucked on stony ground, (i.e., plucked off a tree growing on stony ground, so that the fruit will be crushed and no longer usable). Both ropes must be of equal strength, lest one of them tear when a bonito bites. 9). 1. Consolatory words used at the death of a matai: Every generation has its chiefs and orators. Upu fa'amaulalo. ", "Everybody will undergo the sentence of the grave. 67. The city is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoas second largest island. 128. Va i lupe maua. 'Oa'oa i faleseu. 87. In order for a Samoan to be accept and respected and therefore find themselves, they must follow the rules of their people. Applied to petty quarrels between families which are not of a political character and do not threaten the general peace of the community. ", "The only truly dead are those who have been forgotten. 38. The bonito was mistakenly pulled up on the outrigger side. According to Kraemer the hunters climb the rock and kill the sleeping birds or seize them with their hands. Mr. Neffgen, Govt. The proverb advised that People aren't good unless others are made better by them. 112. However, a second aitu, much revered by the other woman's family, approached her and said Run away quick and I will conceal your flight; that is not your friend but an aitu. While she was running away, he changed himself into her form and went fishing with the first aitu. Sili le foe. This gift is known as tu'u malie or payment for the shark. Hidden like a tattoo design. When two men are in partnership, they must be of one mind. He neither searches the holes nor does he dig away the mud. On fixed days in October and November every year the palolo worm appears on the reef and is caught in large quantities by the natives who highly esteem it. EMAIL: WECARE@SEVENPONDS.COM, Appointed family orators facilitate the process of death and funeral in Samoan culture, Hospice social worker, Scott Janssen, offers advice on how to ease a loved one's pain, Advance directives provide people with mental health issues the ability to communicate with providers when they are doing well. See also the next three proverbs. ", "There is a cure for everything except death. The saying refers to retribution in a good and in a bad sense. E atagia taga tafili. 151. In Aleipata, too, Pili showed the people how to fish with nets, but the expedition was unsuccessful. The just needs no memorial, for his deeds are his monument. The work, called milota'i, is usually done by the women. This expression is one of the best Samoan quotes about family. These proverbs and sayings reflect those thoughts: There is a time for everything, including humor. Literally: When it is felt toward the sea, it is felt toward the land. The hunter is interested only in those wild pigeons that appear in front of his hut. Look before you leap. So it is with governmental power. 12. E lafi a taga usi. It looks as if it were all made with one and the same mesh-stick. You love them because together, you bring out the best in each other.. Ua logo 'ese'ese fa'amea vilivili. Sinasegi, the daughter of the Tuiaana Fa'apilipili and his wife Sinalaua, went fishing one night on the reef of Falelima. Verywell Health content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. I shouldn't say fat, that might offend him, but he's Samoan and claims to have seen ghosts. This high development traces back to the days before the arrival of the missionaries,when all communication was transmitted orally. O le a gase manu vao, 'ae ola manu fanua. Upu faifai or Fa'aulaula: Your designs are too apparent and will fail. Ua o gatasi le futia ma le umele. I'LL BE STANDING RIGHT NEXT TO YOU NOTHING WILL EVER COME BETWEEN US Chris Brown. When wearing the mat, it is folded in two and the coarser half is worn underneath. Upu faifai: The little crayfish valo that leaves its hole and, unbidden, enters its neighbour's hole, illustrates a person who officiously meddles with other people's concerns. Upu faifai or fa'afiti: To refuse a request because the petitioner has previously shown himself unloving and hardhearted. Upu taofiofi. This extensive process marks the formality of the situation with the acceptance of a new titleholder as well as a possible tulafale into the family and village. Used by someone whose opinion has not been sought. Ua se fau e ta'i. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa used when one is pursued by misfortune. Ua mua'i ta i'a Fagaiofu. This cannot be done on the left side because of the outrigger. One of the hunters tries to catch all the pigeons without considering those who have caught few or none. 25. See also the following. All the tulavae made by a section of the village are joined into a fata. 11. 179. Laua is the name of a bay in Falelima as well as the name of one of Falelima's five divisions. 2. 83. In Samoa, in fact, fishing with bow and arrow has hardly ever been popular; today is has completely fallen into disuse. When the fisherman has caught a crab, he pulls out its leg and with it pierces the animal. 116. Cancel. O le pa'u a le popo uli. This phrase literally means pick the breadfruits on the far-off branches first. In the Apolima Strait he spread a net that reached from Savai'i to Upolu. ", "Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names. Let each one smooth his part of the boat. The translation is not made in correct English, but as far as possible literally according to the German original. (Only 5 copies made.). 53. Besides, it refers to a faint-hearted person who is ready to give up as soon as he meets with a difficulty. 11, 12, 23. Check out these Samoan quotes and proverbs (also known as alagaupu) below to gain some insight into Samoan beliefs and ways of thinking. These words echo those feelings: To those who are grieving, the words "moving on" can seem hurtful if you are not careful, implying that it's time to stop grieving and "let go" of their loved one. We need a bigger gun." The barracuda that sleeps apart. Patupatu amo fale. A boat that is being built day and night. Upu fa'amoanoa used at the loss of some benefit anticipated or already obtained, particularly when it is lost through negligence. Shower later." See you later. Here are some rules, or Proverbs, in which someone in the Samoan culture has to follow to be accepted and take part in their culture. Ua le fa'asino pu, le tautu'u palapala. Applied to people who meet and take counsel together. Proverbs and folk sayings about death, grief, and mourning from a variety of cultural traditions can sometimes speak the words you are unable to express yourself. Here are some examples: Notice the structure of the Phrases in Samoan. A canoe is steered in the wrong direction while a swarm of little fishes arises. Fa'asega tu launiu. Your email address will not be published. The matai takes precedence and must be given what is best. 39. From Fagaiofu the lo travel to Falelatai and then along the coast to Manono. 4. He is like a fish that escaped. In this state, which is considered a symbol of repose, it is known as ufu. Not so long ago there was a village there, whose people are now living in Falevai, a fuaiala (section) of Falelatai. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. As he was rejected, he died of grief. A gau le poutu, e le tali poulalo. Coconut milk was usually given to the birds. May you grow in a swamp. Thus the whole village perished. Upu faifai referring to a lazy person or a shirker who will not lend a hand at a job undertaken by the community. See No. Upu fa'alumaluma referring to a matai who has no vote in the village or family council and who yet insists on giving instructions and advice which everyone will ignore. To go about an undertaking in the proper way. Funerals are flooded with gifts for the family. In the Samoan language, proverbs are known as alagaupu. He has two mouths like the sea cucumber. By exerting slow pressure on the scraped bark of the 'o'a tree a reddish-brown dye is obtained. 30. ). 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. Samoan Samoan etiquette requires the visitor to assure his host that he has not come to fa'atilotilo masae, i.e., to sponge on him. Mocking words referring to loveless, undutiful parents. Mutia is a short kind of grass found on much-used roads. When the breadfruit tree called puou is uprooted in a storm, it will not die but grow again. The ta'amu is a coarse, little-esteemed species of taro. 6. It came not when the yam plant withered; it came not when it sprouted again; it came when the plant was once more in leaf. Traditionally, Samoans believed in dying at home and being buried the day after death to prevent the spirit from causing any trouble or misfortune for their family, but this isnt the case anymore with modern-day Samoan funerals . The funeral service is typically at a church and involves a lot of praying and singing. The saying is used in a fono (council meeting) by an orator who interrupts another speaker or who wishes to express a different opinion. Talanoa atu, 'ae le talanoa manu. Proverbial Sayings of the Samoans. The tautai must pay for his sins. The ufu sleeps; the paipai sits calmly by. O lenei lava le ufiufi manu gase. Large like a bundle of sugarcane leaves. 150. Or: Ou te fia pa'u i se niu 'umi, ou te le fia pa'u i se niu muliIf I am to meet with defeat, let it be at least through a person of rank. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. When the middle post is broken, the side posts cannot withstand (the weight of the roof). 11. To give lo and to receive lo. Ia moe le ufu, to'a le paipai. 49. The wild manutagi, hearing the call of the decoy bird, approaches gradually by hopping from tree to tree, before it enters the cage. When the lavalava is moved aside by the wind or by the man stepping out, the tattoo becomes visible. A many-pronged arrow could not be used to shoot pigeons in a thicket, as the leaves and branches would have hindered or deflected its flight. 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. Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. An admonition to live in peace and harmony. At the time when the Samoans had only stone tools, much strength and skill were required to cut this notch. All have assembled in the Bay of Laua. Same meaning as No. 2018;7(Suppl 1):AB016. Tafi le va i ti. The fish are then driven to a spot previously agreed upon. 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. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Today. E sau le fuata ma lona lou. Upu taofiofi: Soia le si'itia le matalalaga. O le foe fa'ae'e i le tau. 0 le pa ua sala le fausaga. 7. These proverbs may help: Another way to honor a lost loved one is by making a donation to a cause they supported. They are all of one mind. Anything they caught was carefully wrapped up and at once sent to the village. Sei fono le paa mona vae. 115. The king is dead, long live the king. 104. III.MANUAL WORK INSIDE AND OUT OF THE HOUSE. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Applications: (1) The news is not true, but it has spread too far to be retracted. Nalayeh H. Addressing the cultural, spiritual and religious perspectives of palliative care. Fresh water fish, e.g., the tuna (river eel) are slimy and slippery and, therefore, hard to catch and hold. O le i'a a vai malo. Ua se u ta'afale. 33. Upu fa'aalualu. 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.. To steer a canoe in such a way that the fishing line (of another canoe) is turned in the wrong direction. Turn the house around; the ropes will protect it. To make a closer plait. Samoan Browse All: Samoan Proverbs Readers Who Like This Proverb Also Like: Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. Like things carried out of the rain. Foga'afa is idiomatic for faga'afa. Coral blocks have nothing to do with the preparation of masi. He who wishes to avoid Scylla falls into Charybdis. As they had to wait for low tide, they lay down and fell asleep. It is becoming to listen to and to consider the speech of a distinguished orator. ", "What you give for the cause of charity in health is gold; what you give in sickness is silver; what you give after death is lead. Pilis net has been poured out into the sea. The igaga is only a tiny fish. doi:10.21037/apm.2018.s016. Upu fa'aaloalo: In a difficult situation only a wise tulafale can give advice and help; we, therefore, rely on him to make the decision. Its purpose is to support the fishing rod, the spear, etc., lest they obstruct the narrow hold of the boat. Sometimes a bit of humor can be a blessing during deep grief. 183. One day her brother went out to noose sharks and stayed away a long time. Samoa, arise and raise your flag, your crown! Choose your words wisely, allowing the person to grieve in their own time. Our lives are decreed to be taken by the gods. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa, applied to things that were well begun, but ended badly. 195. Below Ive listed famous Samoan quotes, common Samoan proverbs and inspiring Samoan sayings as well as their meanings in English. Family responsibility and the care of family land are the keys to the culture. Upu fa'aulaula with which a matai refers to the common people (tagata-leutele). E tenetene fua le livaliva, 'ae sagasaga 'ai le vili ia. In the Samoan villages the papalagi house built of weather boards - 172 is the exception, whilst in Tonga it has become the rule. Se'i toto le ta'amu te'evao. Ua fa'atagito'a. She then related what she had seen. O le pa ua sala i le maga. Upu vivi'i: Words of praise referring to the speech of one high chief or orator and the reply made by another. 36. It is not like a container in which the tattooing instruments are sleeping together. Ua savini fa'apunuamanu. A beautiful Samoan quote about love meaning that brothers protect their sisters. 93. The god shows his power in the banyan tree. 80. Home | About Us | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service Copyright 2023 Funeralwise, LLC. I don't know the views of that person. A day for plaiting afa. A house built of the wood of the breadfruit tree is particularly durable and may, therefore, be compared to a chief or a tulafale who is able to protect his family. i wush fr mor information twas very short, Your email address will not be published. Upu fa'aaloalo. A careless person will be taken by surprise by his watchful enemy. The matulau share the gatalas grief without reason. It also refers to elderly or sick people whose days are numbered, but in this case it may not be used in the presence of the person to whom it is applied. On the coast near Asu the shark crept into a submarine cave. Chris Raymond is an expert on funerals, grief, and end-of-life issues, as well as the former editor of the worlds most widely read magazine for funeral directors. At last her brother returned, but he had caught nothing. 186. Ua tagi a pu mate. It is sometimes helpful to remind a surviving spouse or family member that they will always grieve the loss of a loved one but that the grief will gradually become less acute. An old childless couple of Neiafu were gathering dry coconut leaves (material for lighting and cooking). The catching place is full of decoy pigeons. 146. Ua fa'afaiva o matu'u. 69. This practice can be quite a financial burden on Samoan families particularly if there are a number of funerals in a short amount of time. Their wilful damage is considered in the same light as a bodily injury and a personal insult to the owner. Upu fa'aalualu: Don't rely on your neighbour; let each attend to his own work. The net that became entangled in the night will be disentangled in the morning. The yam is a perennial plant. Upu fa'amaulalo used as an excuse by a person who has so little food, tapa, etc., that it is not worth while making distribution. Hence, house building and boat building are the two most respected trades. Finding no blossoms it will set on the leaves. Their village being so far inland, they knew how to appreciate their catch. Do not enquire too deeply into the things which do not concern you, e.g., the affairs of another family (aua e te sagolegole). The work begins with loosening the rounded ends of the house from the fatuga (timbers to which the purlins are fastened). As an Amazon Associate this site earns from qualifying purchases. 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.. Though words can never fully express how much someone means to us, language can still provide comfort, solace, hope, and even inspiration following the death of a loved one. To push the cross-piece back and forth (in order to spread the net). The owner of a certain plantation had his crop stolen time and again. Every shark must be paid for. One good turn deserves another. When lying in the sand, they can easily hurt one another. It is also used jestingly at the preparation of food or kava, when the portion set aside is likely to prove insufficient and the whole available supply had better be used. Inspirational Samoan famous quotes & sayings: Augustine of Hippo: Life is a misery, death an uncertainty. That is why, after the harvest, they use the old holes a second time. (A paraphrase for moemoesolo.). Sa (matou) tu'u la'au mai nei. 171. Let the Fijian method of fishing remain a secret. To rejoice like a young bird on the return of its parent with food. Upu fa'aaloalo: Respectful term used to designate a full meeting. E ta'ape a fatuati. Should anyone, in the excitement of the work or to show off, give orders to his neighbours, no one will heed him, for only the tautai may give orders. E a le puga nisi, a le ana nisi. The captured birds will be killed; the decoy birds will be given rest. Upu fa'aalualu: (1) In a discussion each one should tell his opinion unreservedly; only then can the right decision be reached. Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. In the form of E te seu foga'afa, it is an upu faifai addressed to another who has caused an interruption in a fono without apologizing with an upu fa'amaulalo. The string (to which the decoy pigeon is tied) is entangled. Upu fa'anoanoa or alofa: The former concord is at an end. Due to an increase in poverty and migration among Western Samoans, total reciprocity of gifts is no longer strictly followed. Remarks: This method of hunting is not to be confounded with the hunt of the fua'o that nest in large numbers on Pola Rock in Tutuila. During his lifetime a person frequently changes his abode, but when he is about to die he remembers his birth-place and his family and returns there to await the end. Upu fa'aaloalo or fiafia. Avetu ni lo, aumai ni lo. 55. (Ua sese le ta i le tafao, ua sese le ta ona o le va'ai 'ese.). Further discussion is then superfluous; the matter is settled. This is the order given by the leader when the hunt is to be terminated. When the time is right, ask the surviving family member what that cause might be. Before the Samoans had steel tools a new path was made by breaking (fati) the twigs off the trees. This translation is only a private one and must not be published at all. Upu alofa: expressions of love, compassion, and sympathy. Samoan The person with burned fingers asks for tongs. Thus say the hunters when, entering the bush, they notice no sign of the game. Volume 58 1949 > Volume 58, No. Pratt translates: Better have a small plantation of your own, than be joined with another. Because of this incomplete fastening the term: 136. To cover up dead birds. Matalaoa suspected him of having illicit intercourse with her brothers wife, so she watched him and found her suspicions confirmed. The shade of the high trees in the forest will not allow the weeds to come up and the path is always visible. At torch fishing an aitu appeared on either hand. A Samoan quote about death which highlights how permanent death is. In wet soil taro thrives particularly well; it is, therefore, whenever possible, raised in a swamp. A bunch of bananas also served as bait for the manuali'i. Upu alofa: Loving words referring to friends who stick together through thick and thin. Inspirational Samoan Quotes & Sayings. This is said by a person when Samoan custom requires him to give away some valuable object, such as a pig or a fine mat. O le i'a ua lata i le loto. O le va'a si'i vale la'u lauga nei. However, another aitu named Pagoa was lurking there and ate up those who had escaped the eels. Should this not be the case, the house will be turned around until it stands right. The fish caught in the net looks for some advantage, namely for a hole through which it may regain its liberty. Upu fa'aalualu. Hawaiian Funeral Songs and Chants They may resume fishing, however, a little while after the new net has been tried out for the first time. The papata crab has not yet smacked her lips, i.e., has had nothing to eat yet. 75. Once upon a time there was an aitu (devil, spirit) who had the form of a trumpet shell (Triton shell, pu, foafoa) and ate men. 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. 142. Upu vivi'i applied to two villages or families long related to each other and united through their common origin. Like this post? The following morning it is properly put in order. Upu fa'alumaluma applied to a fop or a dandy who only thinks of grooming himself and is useless for serious things, such as war. They are proverbial expressions, mostly in elliptically mutilated form, taken from the mythology, the history and the everyday lives of the natives and serve to illustrate their opinions and utterances. Tau ina uia o le ala o le atu. The saying is then used by a member of the family or a third person to indicate that the quality of the gift does not correspond with the dignity of the receiver. 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. Neiafu is not the village of this name in Savai'i, but a piece of land near Falepuga, Upolu. 22. Ua tu'u i tai le va'a tele. 163. We have rested on many trees on our way hither. The sapatu (barracuda) is a big predatory fish which, when caught, is very violent. Ua leai se manu e olo. He invited all the tautai (fishers and sailors) of Samoa to come to Laua and help him. The following are the principal game birds: the lupe (pigeon), the manutagi (a small species of pigeon), the manuali'i, the ve'a (swamphen), the tava'e (tropic bird), the gogo and some other sea birds. Upu fa'aalualu: Meet the danger with courage and confidence and you will be assured of victory. The dying of the pair of birds. Ua fa'amea tapena i ua. E pipili tia, 'ae mamao ala. (An allusion to the legendary custom in the ancestral home of Hawaiki, of killing shipwrecked strangers.). The fish fugausi secretes a whitish substance in which it hides itself and feels secure from its enemies. Let it go the way of the bonito. Upu vivi'i to commend the energy and perseverance with which a person strives towards his goal. O le upega le talifa. A net that is beyond repair. The fault was committed in the bush, but it is now talked about on the highway. 65. The work is progressing fast. That is the opinion of a landlubber. Sa'a faaoti le utu a le faimea. Ou te se tagata tau suati. 78. Expression of regret meaning: The undertaking failed because some error was committed in its execution. Samoan Sign Language is used by at least some of the deaf population.Apia is the capital and the largest city of Samoa. Upu taofiofi: Weighty decisions should not be made precipitately, but only after mature reflection; each new discussion may bring new ideas. Fatu'ulu. If at first you dont succeed try, try and try again. 81. There is usually at least one church in each village and most of the ministers are native Samoans. (LogOut/ Temeteme is the spindle of the drill with the drill plate. Upu fa'aulaula: raillery, ridicule, jests. Explore. Prayers From Prison. To look, like a fish, for a hole in the net. For the next harvest the old lou will be fetched again or a new one will be made. 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