My favourite Samoan word
SASA. That was the first Samoan word that came to mind when asked the question, “What is your favorite Samoan word?” ATUA, was the second. Shouldn’t I have thought of GOD first? Apparently, I need to be disciplined first, to understand the importance of God in my life. Or at least that’s what my twin […]
Are you using the word “Uso” correctly?
Uso! (or Uce!) Toko! Siana! All terms we use – from different islands in the Pacific – to refer to our brothers. Our buds. Our ride-or-die boyeeeez. All good. But if you want to use the Samoan word uso correctly, especially if you’re speaking with people (like your elders) who might actually get confused if […]