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Mar 29, 2024 · Or Bula Vinaka! — words that are equivalent with hello in the Fijian culture are more than just words. Fijian politician Lenora Qereqeretabua once said that to say, ‘Bula Vinaka’ is to mean good health, and in the Fijian language this means just that. ‘ Bula’ means life/health, and ‘vinaka’ means good. ‘Bula vinaka’ is of the ...
Hello (more polite) – Ni sa bula vinaka (Nee sah boola vee-nahka) ‘Bula’ is by far the most common greeting in Fiji. It’s used to say ‘hello’ or ‘hi’ but literally means ‘life’. Bula can also mean ‘welcome’. The phrase ‘ni sa bula vinaka’ or ‘ni sa bula’ is an extended greeting which also wishes someone good ...
2. Vinaka. Means “thank you”. Again, this is another one you will want to say all the time when experiencing Fijian hospitality. When someone says vinaka after you have said vinaka, that’s a response to say “you’re welcome”. Vinaka Vaka Levu means “thank you very much” and Yalo Vinaka means “please”.
Oct 4, 2023 · Oct 4, 2023. Uncover the true essence of “Bula” in Fiji on GoFiji. Learn about the deep cultural significance of this iconic greeting, representing warmth, happiness, and hospitality. Dive into...
Mar 27, 2023 · A formal greeting, wishing good health and happiness. Vinaka: “Thank you” – a must-use word to express your gratitude for any service provided. Vinaka vaka levu: To say “thank you very much.” Moce: “Goodbye” – pronounced as “mothay.” Yadra: The official Fijian greeting for the morning.
Jun 23, 2023 · 1 Introduction. 2 Basic Greetings. 2.1 Bula. 2.2 Ni sa bula vinaka. 2.3 Yadra. 2.4 Ni sa yadra vinaka. 2.5 Bula tale. 2.6 Ni sa yadra vinaka tale. 2.7 Bula vakalailai. 2.8 Ni sa yadra vinaka vakalailai. 3 Cultural Insights. 4 Practice Exercises. 5 Exercise Solutions. 6 Conclusion. 7 Table of Contents - Fijian Course - 0 to A1. 8 Videos.
Mar 27, 2023 · general greeting. Ni sa bula vinaka. greeting spoken to two people. Drau bula. greeting spoken to a group of three or more people. Dou bula. formal greeting spoken to a stranger or to a superior. Ni bula. reply to Drau bula, Dou bula, Ni bula, and Ni sa bula.
