E vica na luvemu?
How many children do you have?
Pronunciation
Full phrase pronunciation: eh VEE-thah nah loo-VEH-moo
Word breakdown:
e: eh — grammatical marker
vica: VEE-thah — “how many”
na: nah — “the”
luvemu: loo-VEH-moo — “your child”, “your children”
Notes: Say the phrase in two clear parts: e vica | na luvemu. In Fijian, c is pronounced like the th in “then/this”, and vowels are generally sounded clearly rather than swallowed, so vica should sound like VEE-thah, not VEE-kah.
Common mistake: You may be tempted to pronounce vica with a hard English-style k sound. Remember that in Fijian c is pronounced like th, so vica is heard as VEE-thah.
Meaning & Use
In spoken Fijian, this is a natural way to ask “how many children do you have?” It is useful in everyday conversation when asking about someone’s family, especially in social, community, or introductory contexts. This is a practical Fijian question for talking about family life in a direct and natural way.
Usage tip: Use this in friendly conversation when asking about someone’s children. Because it is a personal question, it is best used in a warm, appropriate context rather than too abruptly.
Good to know: Luvemu refers to “your child” or “your children” depending on context, so the full phrase naturally works as a question about children in general.
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