Au bulabula vinaka sara tu ga.
I’m fine (Acknowledgement / “all good”)
Pronunciation
Full phrase pronunciation: ow mboo-lah-MBOO-lah vee-NAH-kah SAH-rah too NGAH
Word breakdown:
au: ow — “I”, “me”
bulabula: mboo-lah-MBOO-lah — “well”, “healthy”, “fine”
vinaka: vee-NAH-kah — “good”, “well”
sara: SAH-rah — “very”, “indeed”; adds emphasis
tu: too — adds a steady or continuing sense
ga: NGAH — “just”, “still”, “only”; adds the “all good / still fine” feeling
Notes: Say the phrase in smaller parts: au | bulabula vinaka | sara tu ga. In Fijian, b is often pronounced with an mb sound, so bulabula begins closer to mboo than plain boo. The g in ga is pronounced like ng, so ga sounds like NGAH.
Common mistake: Beginners may pronounce ga with a hard English g. Keep it nasal and soft: NGAH.
Meaning & Use
A natural reassurance phrase meaning “I’m fine,” “I’m very well,” or “I’m all good.” This is fuller and warmer than a short reply, and works well when acknowledging someone’s concern or letting them know you are okay.
Usage tip: Use this when someone checks on you and you want to reassure them clearly. The phrase has a settled, positive feel — not just “fine” in a flat English sense, but more like “I’m doing well, all good.”
Good to know: Sara adds emphasis, while tu ga gives the phrase a continuing, steady sense — like saying you are still fine, still okay, or simply all good.
Audio