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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.

Meu sa vakauta qo?

Should I send this now?

Ruasagavulukalima

Twenty-five

Tinikarua

Twelve

Qori na kena ituvatuva makawa.

That is the old order.

Sa kena iotioti saraga qo?

Is this the final version?

Meu na sainitaka na tikidua qo.

I need to sign this document.

O cei li e kila?

Who knows?

Au sa cakava donu tiko?

Am I doing this right?

Era lewe lailai ga/ e lailai ga ra tu qo.

There are only a few.

Qori na kena ka vou.

It is the updated one.

Meu na volavola tiko.

I need to take notes.

Rogorogo vinaka na sere qo.

This song is very beautiful.

Na cava na nomu cakacaka?

What do you do for work?

E dodonu meu vulica

I must study.

E sega ni noqu bisinisi.

This is not my business.

E savasava sara ga.

It is very clean.

So ba gauna, taladrodro sara na noqu vosa.

Sometimes I feel brave when I speak Fijian.

Au sega ni via vakavu leqa.

I do not want to cause any trouble.

Au sega ni veiwali tiko.

I am serious now.

Me'u vakayagataka na fomu qo?

Should I use this form?

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