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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.

Na vanua cava e Viti o dau taleitaka vakalevu?

What is your favourite place in Fiji?

Au taleitaka na kakana vakaViti.

I like Fijian food

Au na via rogoca na nomu italanoa, keo via wasea/talanoataka mai.

I want to hear your story if you are happy to share.

Au waraka tiko na kena macala.

I’m waiting for the update.

O se nanumi au tiko?

Do you remember me?

E rogolevu saraga ike.

It is too loud here.

Me toso cake tiko ga vakamalua.

Little by little

Nomu.

Your (Possessive)

Sebera

Not yet.

E dua na iloloma lailai.

A small gift

Au gadreva na mona livaliva qo.

I need a computer.

Nuitaka ni daru na sota tale.

I hope we can meet again.

Nona.

His / Hers (Possessive)

E ikarua ni digidgi.

It is the second option.

Au kerekere, me'u sa lako.

I must go.

Tinikaono

Sixteen

Talanoa.

Traditional storytelling / Sharing

Na kena icakacaka ga.

It’s the usual method.

Sa maca na noqu talevoni.

My phone is dead.

Au taleitaka na veidelana kei na veiulunivanua

I like mountains.

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