O cei na watimu?
Who is your wife / husband / spouse?
Pronunciation
Full phrase pronunciation: oh THAY nah wah-TEE-moo
Word breakdown:
o: oh — sentence marker used here before the question
cei: THAY — “who”
na: nah — “the”
watimu: wah-TEE-moo — “your wife”, “your husband”, “your spouse”
Notes: Say the phrase in clear parts: o cei | na watimu. In Fijian, c is pronounced like th in “this,” so cei sounds like THAY. Keep watimu smooth and even: wa-ti-mu.
Common mistake: Beginners may pronounce cei with an English s or k sound. Keep the c as a th sound: THAY.
Meaning & Use
A direct Fijian relationship question meaning “Who is your wife?”, “Who is your husband?”, or more broadly “Who is your spouse?” The useful structure is O cei na…?, meaning “Who is the…?” or “Who is your…?” depending on the words that follow.
Usage tip: Use this when asking who someone’s spouse is. It is better suited to a clear social or family context, rather than as a random first question.
Good to know: Watimu includes the possessive idea of “your spouse”. In English, this may need to be translated as “your wife”, “your husband”, or “your spouse” depending on the person and situation.
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