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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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Kerekere, tauri au vakamalua.

Please be patient with me.

Vinaka vakalevu na veisureti.

Thank you for inviting me.

Kerekere, tukuna mai na kena e rawarawa.

Please tell me the simple version.

Sega.

No

Nomuni.

Your (Polite / Plural possessive)

Kerekere/tulou.

Excuse me.

Au via vakarokorokotaki iko.

I want to respect / honour you

Kerekere, qai vakadodonutaki au mai.

Please tell me if I do something wrong.

Yalovinaka

Please / Pleading / Urgency / Polite request

Kerekere, tomana sara.

Please continue.

Vakarokoroko.

Respect (To respect / Honour)

Au via vakavinavinakataki iko.

I want to thank you

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

Thank you for talking with me.

Vinaka vakalevu na kakana.

Thank you for the food.

E dodonu mo vakarokoroko. (me-o).

You must show respect / Be respectful.

Kerekere, kua no vakavulici au ena vosa ca se sega ni vinaka.

Please don't teach me bad words.

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