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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 yaco mai nikua.

I arrived today.

Qo na ituvatuva ni cakacaka.

This is the work plan.

E sogo nikua?

Is it closed today?

Au varau lai bose.

I have a meeting soon.

Vacava, o wawale nikua?

Are you tired today?

Sa tekivu na bose.

The meeting is starting.

Au sa na vakarau tekivu.

I’m going to start soon.

Vosoti au. au sa bera tiko.

I am late. I am very sorry.

Au gadreva meu na gade tale mada i Viti ena dua na gauna lekaleka ga mai qo.

I hope to visit Fiji again soon.

Katalau

Breakfast

Au sa vakarau tekivu.

I’m ready to start.

Me'u sa tekivu?

Should I start now?

Sa oti na bose.

The meeting is finished.

Au oti ena gauna qo.

I finish at this time.

E yaga meu vakaotia qo.

I need to finish this.

Au marau nikua

I am happy today.

Se qai matai ni nomu gole mai ke qo?

Is this your first time here today?

Rawa ni datou/daru qai tomana nimataka.

We can continue tomorrow.

Au tekivu ena mataka.

I start in the morning.

E vakacava na draki ikeri nikua?

What is the weather like where you are today?

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