Donu sara ga.
Pronunciation
Full phrase pronunciation: NDOH-noo SAH-rah ngah
Word breakdown:
donu: NDOH-noo — “true”, “correct”, “right”
sara: SAH-rah — “indeed”; added emphasis
ga: ngah — emphatic particle; often gives the sense of “just” or added certainty here
Notes: Keep the phrase short, steady, and clear: donu | sara | ga. In Fijian, d is pronounced nd, so donu begins with NDOH, not a plain English-style d sound. In ga, the g is pronounced ng, so it sounds like ngah, not a hard English g.
Common mistake: You may be tempted to pronounce donu with a plain English d sound or ga with a hard g. Remember that in Fijian d is pronounced nd and g is pronounced ng, so the phrase is heard as NDOH-noo SAH-rah ngah.
Meaning & Use
In conversational Fijian, this phrase means “that is true.” It is a natural way to agree with something that has just been said or to confirm that something is correct, accurate, or true. This is a useful spoken Fijian phrase for everyday conversation, agreement, and simple, confident responses.
Usage tip: Use this when you want to agree with someone in a natural, direct way, especially in conversation where you are confirming that a point is true or correct.
Good to know: Sara ga adds emphasis, so this sounds stronger and more definite than simply saying donu on its own.
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