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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.

Sebera ni rauta qori.

That is not enough.

Sa dua na noqu akaude vou.

I have a new account.

O taleitaka na sarava na qito leyavitu?

Do you like to watch rugby sevens?

E dredre ni laurai/e dredre ni raici.

It is hard to see.

Au lasu.

I am joking.

Sa tu ya na apolo

The apple is there.

Qo na kena ivakaraitaki.

This is the example.

Keitou lewe tolu na veitacini tagane.

I had two brothers.

Au nuitaka niu na sotavi kemuni niu gole yani i Viti.

I hope to see you in Fiji one day.

Na kakana vakaViti cava o dau taleitaka?

What is your favourite Fijian food?

Au via gunu yaqona.

I want to drink kava.

Au rawa ni duri tu ike?

Can I stand here?

Au tokona qori.

I agree with that.

O dau taleitaka na soko ina veiyanuyanu tale eso?

Do you like to travel to other islands?

E lekaleka ga na noqu gauna ni cegu.

I have a short break.

Me vaka ga o/da sa kila/

As you know.

Era levu ra tu qo/ era levu ike.

There are many here.

So na gauna, dau tata na gusuqu niu vosa.

Sometimes I feel nervous when I speak.

Au waraki iko tiko.

I am waiting for you.

Tinikawalu

Eighteen

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