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

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Everyday Chat

Everyday chat is where Fijian stops being “phrases” and starts being real conversation. This topic covers the small, useful bits that keep interactions flowing: simple reactions, friendly follow-ups, everyday feelings, and the kind of light small talk you’ll hear in daily life. If you already know a greeting and a polite “thank you”, this is the next step — the phrases that help you sound present, not scripted, whether you’re chatting with someone you’ve just met, catching up with a friend, or responding naturally in the moment.

Na watiqu.

My wife / Husband / Spouse

Meu vakasavu itukutuku mada yani vei ira na timi.

Let me update the team.

E sebera ni vakarau tu na iyaya.

This equipment is not ready yet.

O rawa ni vakaraitaka vei au na vanua meu lako kina?

Can you show me where to go?

E tiko vei au na apolo.

I have the apple.

E ka vinaka.

It is the standard version.

Au waraki Holly tiko.

I’m waiting for Holly.

Sa vakarau tu na iyaya me vakayagataki.

This equipment is ready.

Au taleitaka cake sara na vakarorogo mai na vosa.

I like listening more than talking.

Au sega ni bula vinaka.

I feel sick.

E dua na yalo vulavula.

White ghost

O rawa ni qai veitaratara mai ni o yaco i vale?

Can you send me a message when you get home?

Donu sara ga.

That is true.

Qori qai vakatau ga.

That is the optional one.

Au vinakata meu vulica sara e levu na ka ena noqu na tiko voli mai keya.

I want to continue learning in person when I am there.

Au raica ya ni dua na ivakatakilakila vinaka.

I saw it as a sign.

O via gunu yaqona?

Do you want some kava?

Na apolo e tiko ena dela ni teveli

The apple is on the table.

E tiko vei au na ki.

I have the key.

Na ka e gadrevi mai vanua ni cakacaka

Workplace requests

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