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

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Time & Plans

Learn how to talk about time in Fijian — today, tomorrow, meeting times, days, and changing plans in a natural way. This topic covers practical phrases for organising real life, from making plans to confirming schedules and letting someone know you’ll be early or late. If you’re living in Fiji, visiting, or studying, these are phrases you’ll use constantly.

Au a kania na apolo enanoa.

I ate the apple yesterday.

Au na tiko me rua na macawa.

I will stay for two weeks.

Sa rawa ni tekivu na bose?

Can we start the meeting?

Au sa vakarau suka.

My shift ends soon.

Tou/daru rawa ni vaotia qo nikua.

We can finish this today.

Meu vakasamataka tale mada vakavinaka.

I need more time to think.

Au tekivu ena gauna qo.

I start at this time.

Daru raica mada na ituvatuva.

Let’s check the schedule.

Au na qiriti iko yani ena bogi nikua

I will call you tonight.

O osooso nikua?

Are you busy today?

Macawa osooso.

Busy week

Qo na ituvatuva ni veisiga.

This is the daily schedule.

Se levu tu na gauna.

We have plenty of time.

Vaka meu rarawa nikua.

I feel a bit sad today.

Gauna cava na gunuti?

What time is breakfast?

Macawa.

Week

Wawa mada vakalailai

Wait a minute.

O a katalau cava?

What did you have for breakfast?

Meu vakaotia qo, nikua?

Should I finish this today?

Meu waraka na cava sa macala?

Should I wait for instructions?

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