01/11/2019 · We’ve collected some words and phrases that are commonly used in Tahiti: Hello – Ia Orana (yo-rah-nah) Welcome – Maeva (mah-yeh-vah) Thank you – Maururu (mah-roo-roo) Man – Tane (tah-nay) Woman – Vahine (vah-he-nay) Child – Tamarii (tah-ma-ree-ee) Bye/See you later – Nana (nah-nah) Cheers / To your health – Manuia (mah-nwee-ah)

19/04/2010 · Common Tahitian Words. Fare (fah-reh) – the typical Tahitian house Fenua (feh-noo-wah) – land Iti (ee-tee) – small Maohi (mah-ohee) – Tahitian person Marae (mah-rah-eh) – temple Moana (moh-wah-nah) – ocean Motu (moh-two) – islet in the lagoon Nui (noo-wee) – big Pareu (pah-reh-yo) – local name for sarong

28/06/2017 · There are only a few Tahitian words that have found their way into the everyday conversation by English-speakers, but some characteristic expressions are commonly used by foreigners living in French Polynesia, such as, aita pe’ape’a , which means things couldn’t be better. The word popa’a is often used to refer to foreigners. Follow along and learn the basics …

09/10/2013 · Tahitian (reo tahiti) I. au, vau; you (singular) oe; he. oia, 'ōna; we. tātou *(inclusive)*, mātou *(exclusive)* you (plural) outou; they. rātou; this. teie; that. terā; here. iho nei; there. iho na; who. vai *(interrogative)* what. aha *(interrogative)* where. teihea *(no movement, interrogative)* when. ahea *(interrogative)* how. nāhea *(interrogative)* not. eiaha; all. ana'e; many. rahi; …

Tiki : Image or statue of a polynesian god, in wood or stone representing the first man according to the Polynesian tradition. Hakka : Provocative warrior dancing of Marquesas islands or Tuamotu islands. Himene Tuhaa Pae : Traditional songs from Australes islands. Tere : Tahitian term meaning to travel or move.

Some Common Helpful Terms . Yes: E – pronounced ay, not as the English long vowel sound; No: Aita – pronounced eye-tah; Big: Nui – pronounced new-ee; Small: Iti – pronounced ee-tee; Look: A hi’o – pronounced ah-hee-oh; Come here: Haere mai – pronounced ha-ay-ray my; Let’s go: Haere tatou – pronounced ha-ay-ray tah-taw

One of the delights of being in Tahiti is the easy availability of delicious, fresh, tropical fruit. You will want to know the Tahiti French words for your favorite fruits to ask for a tropical juice or order a Tahitian tropical dessert! ananas - pineapple (the sweetest pineapple you will ever taste) banana - banane; lemon - citron

28/06/2017 · There are only a few Tahitian words that have found their way into everyday conversation by English-speakers, but some characteristic expressions are commonly used by foreigners living in French Polynesia, such as, aita pe’ape’a , which means things couldn’t be better. The word popa’a is often used to refer to foreigners.

04/02/2022 · Aito. Heart. Amura. Heart. Anapa. Heart. Anuanua. Heart. Ataroa.