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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 marautaka na noqu tiko.

I am happy to be here.

Bau dua na veisau lailai.

It’s a small change.

Au gadreva na tikidua qo.

I need this document.

Au rawa ni kana apolo.

I can eat the apple (Option 2).

O rawa ni raica tale mada vakavinaka qori?

Can you check this for me?

Au taleitaka na nomu/nomuni sote.

I like your shirt.

Au dau tovolea meu vulica tiko vakalalai na vosa vakaViti ena veisiga.

I try to do a little bit of Fijian every day.

Keirau lako vata mai kei na watiqu.

I came here with my wife.

Na iloloma.

A gift

Na watimu.

Your wife / Husband / Spouse

Meu na vakalewena na fomu qo.

I need to fill out this form.

Biuta na apolo ike

Put the apple here.

Vakabibi.

Most of all

Au sega soti sara ni taura vakavinaka.

I understood a little bit.

Sara tu ga.

Right there / Right now (Emphasis)

Meu na vola na kena ivakamacala lekaleka.

I’ll write the summary.

O rawa ni vakavulici au madaga ena dua na vosa vakaViti?

Can you teach me a Fijian word?

O waraka tiko e dua na ka?/E dua na ka o waraka tiko?

Are you waiting for something?

Kana vinaka na kakana.

The food is very good.

E tau tiko na uca.

It is raining.

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