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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.

Veika e taukeni.

Basic properties

Sa vakarau tu?

Is it ready?

Au waraka tiko na watiqu.

I’m waiting for my spouse.

Ni.

Respectful / Plural form of address

Tinikadua

Eleven

O waraka tiko na watimu?

Are you waiting for your spouse?

Au taleitaka na gunu kofi.

I like drinking coffee.

Au sa solia tiko vei iko na ki.

I’m giving the key to you.

Au via vakavinakataka cake.

I want to develop further.

Au osooso vakalevu nikua.

I had a long day.

Au sega ni rawa ni kana vakalevu.

I cannot eat too much.

Tou tomana yani ike.

Let’s continue from here.

Au taleitaka na vanua vakanomodi.

I like quiet places.

O taleitaka na sisili i waitui se na gade e baravi?

Do you like to swim or go to the beach?

E batabata na wai.

The water is cold.

Kena irairai/ kena ituvaki.

Describing

Qori gona na vu ni leqa.

That is the problem.

Au vakavinavinakataka na veituberi totoka, talei ni noqu qasenivuli.

I am very grateful for my teacher’s guidance, patience, and knowledge.

O sa vakarau?

Are you ready?

E se sega ni vakarau tu na iyaya.

This equipment is not ready.

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