Admin Table of Contents
- 1 What is the greeting in Tahiti?
- 2 What does La Orana mean in Tahitian?
- 3 What does manava mean in Tahitian?
- 4 What does Nui mean in Tahitian?
- 5 What does hinano mean in Tahitian?
- 6 What does Mauruuru meaning?
- 7 What is considered rude in Tahiti?
- 8 How do you say Happy Birthday in Haiti?
- 9 What are the most common words in Tahiti?
What is the greeting in Tahiti?
Ia Orana
We’ve collected some words and phrases that are commonly used in Tahiti: Hello – Ia Orana (yo-rah-nah) Welcome – Maeva (mah-yeh-vah) Thank you – Maururu (mah-roo-roo)
What does La Orana mean in Tahitian?
Hello
Here are some basic translations: la Orana = Hello. Nana = goodbye. Maeva = Welcome (usually used for people of high rank or who you want to put on a pedestal) Maitai (pronounced Maytay) = I am well – Good.
Tahitians say hello with flowers and good bye with shells. From the moment you arrive, you will have your first Polynesian experience with traditional Polynesian lei made from the fragrant Tiare flower which means “Ia Orana” or “Hello!” and “Manava” or “Welcome”.
How do you say friend in Tahitian?
People
- Man: Tane – pronounced tah-nay.
- Woman: Vahine – pronounced vah-he-nay.
- Child: Tamarii – pronounced tah-ma-ree-ee.
- Friend: Hoa – pronounced ho-ah.
- Polynesian: Ma’ ohi – pronounced mah-o-hee.
How do people greet each other in Tahiti?
People will greet each other with a handshake or kiss on the cheek, and it is considered rude not to greet everyone in the room (unless it’s a large group of people).
What does Nui mean in Tahitian?
Big
The Nui in our name literally means “Big” as in the big carrier to The Islands of Tahiti, but Tahitians know Nui can also mean “Grand” and “Great” which captures aspects of our adventurous spirit, our desire to connect with the healing power of nature, and the love and pride we have for our culture.
What does hinano mean in Tahitian?
Hinano is originally the name of pandanus flower or fara in Tahitian.
What does Mauruuru meaning?
English Translation. thank you. More meanings for mauruuru. grateful adjective.
What is the Tahitian word for love?
Say I love you in Tahitian
| English | Tahitian |
|---|---|
| I love you | Ua here au ia ‘oe |
What does tattoo mean in Tahitian?
Tattooing is an integral part of the Tahitan culture and has been practiced since 1500 BC. The western word tattoo is taken from the Tahiti word “tatau” meaning open wound! A tattoo represent a girl’s sexual maturity, tribe rank and other social symbols.
What is considered rude in Tahiti?
When greeting each other in French Polynesia, people use handshakes or a kiss on the cheek. It is considered rude to get into the room, and not greet everyone except for large crowds. Just like in most cultures, young people should respect the elders.
How do you say Happy Birthday in Haiti?
bòn Fèt (an kreyòl) bòn Fèt. Happy Birthday. Bonn anniversaire (French) In Haiti, we love to celebrate birthdays. These phrases are how you can wish someone a joyful birthday. I’m including the French version (aka the other Haitian language) because it is often used in this context.
What are the most common words in Tahiti?
Here’s little lexicon of Tahitian words and expressions ENGLISH TAHITIAN welcome Maeva, manava Good morning ‘Ia ora na Goodbye Nana Thank you Mauruuru
How do you say Happy Birthday in Creole?
Sometimes you will hear Joyeux anniversaire, especially in the Happy Birthday song. How do you say “Happy Birthday” in Creole? “Bòn fèt” means happy birthday in Haitian Creole.
What do you say to someone on their birthday in Farsi?
You will sometimes also hear this phrase which is pure Farsi but isn’t used as much: Alternatively, you can also use some of these phrases: It is common to say to someone ‘may you live for 100 years’ on their birthday. This is a good way to greet someone on their birthday or a good phrase to put in a birthday card.