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Ni Vosa Vakaviti (The Fijian Language) practical phrases for real life.

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Directions & Locations

Use these Fijian phrases to ask where things are, understand directions, and get around more confidently. This topic covers practical lines like “where is…?”, “how do I get to…?”, and common direction words you’ll hear in daily life. Ideal for beginners who want language they can use immediately when moving through towns, campuses, and local areas.

O gone/turaga/marama mai na koro qo?

Are you from this village?

E rawa beka niu tabaki iko/kemuni?

Is it okay if I take a photo of you?

O dau lako wasoma i nomu koro?

Do you visit your village often?

E galala na idabedabe qo?

Is this seat free?

Gauna cava o vinakata kina na motoka.

When do you want the taxi?

E yawa?

Is it far?

Au na via lai dede vakalailai i Suva.

I especially hope to spend time in Suva.

Au rawa beka ni dabe ike?

Can I sit here?

E yavica qo?

How much is this?

Au taleitaka na koro qo.

I like this village.

Meu sa yaco ga ike/

Should I stop here?

Au vinakata meu na kila vinaka sara na veivosaki vakaViti e Suva kei na veikoro volekata.

I want to understand everyday conversations in Suva and in villages.

O gone ni vei?

Where are you from?

Au tiko ena otela.

I am staying in a hotel.

Cegu i keri, kerekere.

Stop here, please.

O taleitaka na bula e na koro se e tauni?

Do you prefer village life or city life?

Au rawa ni veitaba?

Can I take a photo?

O kaivei? / O iko mai vei?

Where are you from? (Informal)

O vuli tiko e vei?

What school do you go to?

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