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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.

Ruasagavulu ka walu

Twenty-eight

Tini.

Ten

Na vosa cava soti o kila?

What languages do you speak?

Meu vakauta mada na itukutuku.

Let me send the message.

Not set.

Not set

Ciwa.

Nine

Vitu.

Seven

Meu vakuria tale eso na ka?

Do I need to add something?

Au rawa ni tarogi iko ena dua na taro?

May I ask you a question?

Au wilivola tiko.

I am reading.

Tou/da toso tikoga.

Let’s keep going.

Keirau a laki vakamau i Viti kei na marama watiqu o Holly.

Holly and I travelled to Fiji for our wedding.

Vakalailaitaka.

Remove a little.

Na tiki Viti cava o lako mai kina?

Which part of Fiji are you from?

O cakacaka ga mai vale se o vodo basi se motoka i valenicaka?

Do you work from home or do you travel to work?

Au na tiko vata kei ira na noqu ilala/itokani.

I am staying with friends.

Au na via volia qo.

I would like to buy this.

E rau duidui vakalailai.

It’s a bit different.

Au taleitaka na lagasere.

I like to sing.

Au taleitaka na gunu ti.

I like drinking tea.

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