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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.

Au gadreva na iyaya qo.

I need this tool.

Au taleitaka cake na apolo mai na moli

I prefer the apple to the orange.

Tolu.

Three

Au na marautaka sara meu na vola vakaViti eso na ka ena dua na gauna.

I would be very happy if I can one day write small pieces in Fijian as well.

E mamada saraga.

It is very light.

Nodratou.

Our (Three or more)

Sa oti kece.

There are none left.

E tiko na nomu peni?

Do you have a pen?

Tinikava

Fourteen

Au sa tara cake tiko na noqu kila.

I am building experience.

Ya na isau ni taro.

That is the answer.

A tukuna vei au e dua na turaga ni Viti ni rawarawa sara na vulica na vosa vakaViti.

A Fijian man told me that anyone can learn Fijian.

E sega ni vakaraitaki ni malumalumu na tagi.

Crying is not weak.

Daru qai veitaratara tiko.

Let us keep in touch.

Sa tu e ruku ni teveli na apolo.

The apple is under the table.

Au waraka na koli.

I’m waiting for the dog.

Dua.

One

Au rawa ni vakayagataka na iwalewale qo.

I can use this software.

Au via lai vuli tiko i Viti.

I want to study in Fiji.

Sa oti.

It is finished.

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