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Greetings & First Contact

Start here for the most common Fijian greetings and first-contact phrases — hello, goodbye, “how are you?”, and simple ways to open a conversation politely. These are the phrases you’ll use constantly in Fiji, whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or greeting friends and neighbours. Learn a few of these and you’ll immediately feel more comfortable in everyday interactions.

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Oni bulabula vinaka tiko?

How are you? (Formal)

Sa vakacava?

How are you? (Informal - shortened)

Bula.

Hello / Hi

Vakacava tiko?

How are you? (Informal / what’s up)

Bula.

Hello / Hi

O sa vakacava tiko?

How are you? (Informal)

Yadra

Good morning

Yadra

Good morning

Ni sa bula vinaka

Respectful or plural greeting (Hello)

Ni sa bula vinaka

Respectful or plural greeting (Hello)

Vakacava.

How are you? (Informal - super short)

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