E sebera ni vakarau tu na iyaya.
Pronunciation
Full phrase pronunciation: eh sem-BEH-rah nee vah-kah-RAU too nah ee-YAH-yah
Word breakdown:
e: eh — grammatical marker
sebera: sem-BEH-rah — “not yet”, “still not”
ni: nee — linking particle
vakarau: vah-kah-RAU — “ready”, “prepared”
tu: too — “in place”, “there”, “in a state of being”
na: nah — “the”
iyaya: ee-YAH-yah — “equipment”, “gear”, “tools”, “things”
Notes: Say the phrase in clear parts: e sebera ni | vakarau tu | na iyaya. In Fijian, b is pronounced mb, so sebera is heard as sem-BEH-rah, not with a plain English-style b sound.
Common mistake: You may be tempted to pronounce sebera with a plain English b sound. Remember that in Fijian b is pronounced mb, so it should sound closer to sem-BEH-rah.
Meaning & Use
You can use this spoken Fijian phrase to say “this equipment is not ready yet.” It works well when talking about tools, gear, supplies, items, or equipment that are still being prepared, organised, or made ready for use. This is a helpful Fijian phrase for work settings, logistics, preparation, and everyday situations where something is still not ready.
Usage tip: Use this when you want to explain that equipment, tools, or other necessary items are still not ready. It fits naturally in practical, work-related, and everyday conversational settings.
Good to know: Iyaya is a useful word because it can refer broadly to equipment, gear, tools, or things depending on context.
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