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How does one say 'thank you' in Fijian?
'Vinaka' is Fijian for 'thank you' and is pronounced 'vinahka.' Or you can say 'vinaka vaka-levu', which means 'Thank you very much'.
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How does one say 'goodbye' in Fijian?
The formal way is to say goodbye is 'ni sa moce', pronounced 'nee-sah-moh-thay', though it is mostly and simply said as just 'moce'. It is also the word for goodnight.
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How does one say 'good morning' in Fijian?
Good morning in Fijian is ' ni sa yadra ' (nee-sah-yahn-dra). Or simply 'yadra'.
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What does 'BULA' mean?
Bula is heard everywhere in Fiji ! It is universally used to say hello, or welcome, and is even exclaimed if you sneeze ! It means 'life' and is a way of wishing good health and fortune to the recipient. Formally heard as 'ni sa bula vinaka' (nee-sahm-boola-vee-nahka).
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Why is the main arrival port of 'nandi' spelt Nadi?
The letter d in the Fijian language is pronounced 'nd'. Other special consonants are pronounced as follows:
b = mb, as in member
d = nd as in Monday
q = ng+g, as in finger
g = ng, as in singer
c = th, as in father
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What is the official language of the Fiji Islands?
Engish is the main language in Fiji and is used for government, commerce and education.
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What is the official language of the Fiji Islands?
Engish is the main language in Fiji and is used for government, commerce and education.
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