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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.

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Au bulabula vinaka sara tu ga.

I’m fine (Acknowledgement / “all good”)

O cei na watimu?

Who is your wife / husband / spouse?

Boka.

Welcoming ceremony (Kadavu)

Tou digitaka qo.

Let’s choose this one.

Au batabata/liliwa.

I am cold.

Gauna cava o vinakata kina na apolo?

When do you want the apple?

Au kila ni sa qai bau donu qori.

I think that makes sense.

Au cakacaka ena mua ni macawa.

I work on weekends.

O waraka tiko na watimu?

Are you waiting for your spouse?

Sa buta na kakana?

The food is ready?

Na cava ya?

What is it?

Qo, na ituvatuva ni bose?

Is this the agenda?

Solia, ena qai soli tale mai vei iko.

Give and thou shalt receive.

Rogorogo vinaka na sere qo.

This song is very beautiful.

Au gadreva na ki.

I need the key.

Rairai beka.

Maybe later

Kena vinaka.

Quality (Neutral)

Ruasagavulu ka tolu

Twenty-three

Tinikaciwa

Nineteen

Au sa via kana. (sara ga_ very).

I am hungry.

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