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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 marau vakalevu nikua.

I am feeling very happy today.

Siga osososo.

Busy time

Vakamalua.

Take your time.

Au oti/suka ena yakavi.

I finish in the afternoon.

E dola nikua?

Is it open today?

O a vakasigalevu cava?

What did you have for lunch?

Meu vakasamataka tale mada vakavinaka ni sebera niu sauma yani.

I need more time to answer.

Au na qai lesu tale mai.

I will come back later.

Kerekere, wawa vakalailai.

Please wait a moment.

Au na kania na apolo nimataka.

I will eat the apple tomorrow.

Siga osososo.

Busy time

Gauna qo, au sa cakacaka tiko vaka daunivolavola.

Today I work as a writer.

E noqu ituvatuva tiko me na taladrodro ena dua na gauna na noqu vosa vakaViti.

Over time, I hope to hold full conversations in Fijian.

O sa kana oti? (nikua).

Have you eaten yet today?

Au vakaotia na noqu cakacaka ena kena gauna.

I complete my work on time.

Au na qai lesu tale mai nimataka.

I will come back tomorrow.

Gunuti

Breakfast (slang)

Daru tuvana vata qo.

Let’s plan this together.

Au a yaco mai nanoa.

I arrived yesterday.

Au sa vakarau tekivu.

My shift starts soon.

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