A OHO TE I’I
Good luck (or, literally, be strong!)
[pronunciation: ah oh-ho tay ee’ee]
Category Archives: Marquesan Phrases
Marquesan Phrase of the Day
A’E AI ‘ITE IA ‘OE
I don’t know you
Te soare enata
E tahi soare me te kete e’ehi, i Tahuata.
A horse with coprah sacks, Tahuata.
Marquesan Phrase of the Day
KOAKOA AU
I’m happy
[pronunciation: koah-koah a-oo]
Marquesan Phrase of the Day
MA ONA MEITA’I
That was a good meal!
[pronunciation: mah ohna may-ee-tah’ee]
Marquesan Phrase of the Day
MEITA’I ‘OE?
Are you okay?
[pronunciation: mayee-TAH-‘ee o-ay]
Marquesan Phrase of the Day
KAKI AU E INU TE VAI
I’m thirsty
[pronunciation: kah-kee ow ay EE-noo tay va-ee]
Marquesan Phrase of the Day
IA MEITA’I ‘OE
Be well
[pronunciation: eeya mayee-TAH-ee oh-ay]
Today’s Marquesan Phrase
AHE FIFI
No problem
[pronunciation: AH-hay fee-fee]
Marquesan Phrase of the Day
MA ONA
I’m full (I’ve eaten well)
[pronunciation: mah OH-nah]