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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 waraka tiko kakana.

I’m waiting for food.

O au e dua ga na vulagi.

I am just a visitor

Au doka vakalevu na noqu sureti.

I feel very honoured to be here.

E lekaleka saraga.

It is quite short.

Au dau muria na kena lawa.

I follow the rules.

O rawa ni vakaraitaka vei au na kena icakacaka?

Can you show me the process?

Qai cava?

So, what is next?

Vaka meu dau madua niu vosa vakaViti.

I feel shy when I speak Fijian.

Vakuria tale vakalailai.

Add a little more.

Sevusevu.

Welcoming ceremony (Seeking acceptance)

Au na vakauta yani na itukutuku ni bose.

I’ll send the minutes.

Qo koya na kena ka vinaka.

This is the standard one.

O koya e donu qo.

This is the right one.

O cei dou tiko vata?

Who do you live with?

Au sega ni vakabauta.

I do not think so.

Au na qai qiri yani.

I will call you.

O tiko talega ena ivolamata?

Do you use Facebook?

Keu gade yani i Viti, i vei na vanua meu gade kina iliu?

If I visit Fiji, where do you think I should go first?

E rau via tautauvata.

It’s quite similar.

O rawa ni vakaraitaka mada vei au na vanua o dau taleitaka vakalevu eke?

Can you show me your favourite place here?

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