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Ni Vosa Vakaviti (The Fijian Language) practical phrases for real life.

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Politeness & Respect

Politeness matters in every language, and Fijian has clear, practical ways to show respect in everyday speech. This topic covers essential phrases like please, thank you, excuse me, sorry, and respectful ways to respond in conversation. If you want to sound considerate — not abrupt or overly “tourist” — this is the best place to build confidence fast.

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Vosoti au

Excuse me / Sorry

Vinaka vakalevu na veitomani tiko kei au/ vinaka vakalevu na veiwaseai.

Thank you for talking with me.

Vinaka vakalevu

Thank you very much

Io saka.

Yes (Polite)

Na cava oni cakava tiko qo?

What are you doing now? (Polite)

Vosoti au.

I am sorry.

E dodonu me'u vakarokoroko. (me au).

I must show respect / Be respectful.

Sega saka.

No (Polite)

Sega na leqa.

You’re welcome / No problem

Kemuni.

Kemuni (Polite “you”)

Au via rokova na nomuni ivakarau ni bula.

I want to respect your way of life.

Vakavinavinaka

Thankfulness / Appreciation / Gratitude (To thank)

Vinaka vakalevu na dau veinanumi.

Thank you for your patience with me.

Vinaka vakalevu na nomuni veiqaravi vei au.

Thank you for looking after me.

Vinaka

Thank you / Good

Kerekere tukuna mai ke cala.

Please tell me if it’s wrong.

Vinaka vakalevu na veiciqomi ena loma ni vuvale.

Thank you for having me in your home.

Io.

Yes

Vosoti au

Excuse me / Sorry

Kerekere, tauri au vakamalua.

Please be patient with me.

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