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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.

Meu luvata noqu ivava?

Should I remove my shoes?

Au dau vakamuria na kena ivakamacala.

I follow the instructions well.

Au na sega vakadua ni guilecava.

I will never forget this.

Na veika e rawati vakacakacaka

Performance & progress

E tiko qori na ki?

Do you have the key?

Tolusagavulu.

Thirty

Au sega mada ni kila.

I do not know

E rairai vinaka na nomuni vale.

You have a beautiful home.

Qo na noqu imeli ni cakacaka.

This is my work email.

Au se cegu mada.

I’m taking a break.

O dau gunu yaqona?

Do you drink kava?

Au vuli vosa vakaViti tiko.

I am learning Fijian.

Na apolo e tiko ena dela ni teveli

The apple is on the table.

E rawa beka?

It is possible.

Lesoni cava o dau taleitaka vakalevu?

What is your favourite subject?

Vanua

Land, community, identity

Au taleitaka na veitokani kei ira na tamata tale eso.

I love being around people.

Tukuna mai na ka dina.

Tell me the truth.

Sega ni dua na ka.

Don’t worry about it

E vakauqeti au saraga meu vulica vakavinaka sara na vosa vakaViti.

Since then I have felt a strong desire to learn more about Fiji.

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