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Amkea Tasi

Amkea Tasi

A Futuna traditional game played with shells, as a show of memory and mathematical ability. Name means "take away one", describing how shells are removed one by one, and the player must recite how many remain in each row.

ao

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n daylight

eiro

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n maggot, worm

eivi o ta tai

n sea creature

fafata

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n chest

fakukuga o pakau

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[fakukuŋa o pakau] n shoulder blade

Fana Kauiometa

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n child of mixed marriage who acts like k

fatukamasi

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n kidney

feitama

a the flowers of reeds, breadfruit, and chestnuts

fiji

n servant

firoa

Lethrinus ornatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-ornatus.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Ornate Emperor

Example: Photo by Digital Archives of Taiwan / via catalog.digitalarchi License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

firoa

Lethrinus lentjan http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-lentjan.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Pink Ear Emperor

Example: Photo by FAO / Fishbase, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

foimata

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n eye

foimata uri

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n iris, pupil

fonkapiji

n narrow crevice or hole in stone or reef

fousia

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v to bind, to tie by wrapping rope around

fu

n vagina (profane)

funa moto

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[ɸuna moto] n. small tree, 2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4157)

Example: The stems are used for firewood, as it is hard and burns well, for example to roast taro, yams, and other foods.

futu

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[ɸutu] First verse of Popokiga, a fishing song

gakere ~ hgakere

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[hgakere] n land

gatara kosi

Epinephelus lanceolatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-lanceolatus.html
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[ŋatara kosi] n. Giant Grouper

Example: Photo by Deb Aston / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

gatara kosi

Epinephelus melanostigma http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-melanostigma.html
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[ŋatara kosi] n. One-Blotch Grouper

Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

gau

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[ŋou] n dew, mist, light rain, snow

Gauta

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[gauta] n. Tanna island

Hgauta

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n Tanna Island

hkaro

n protection, shield

hleu

v ripen

hliki

adj small

hloi

n food prepared with coconut milk

hmaka

n sling, speargun

hmori

v to pray

hne

sex

hpo

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n morning

hpono

n wrapper, cover, stopper; penis sheath

hutoi

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v to roast

ika maru

Scarus rubroviolaceus http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-rubroviolaceus.html
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[ika maru] n. Ember Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish (Adult)

Example: Photo by Derek Keats, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

inu

v to drink

itamtautu

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[itamtautu] The name of a harbor with a point on Futuna island where there are coconuts. A good place to plant mango and banana.

jigamotu

The below ground portion of the stem is used to bake in an earth oven and eat. It has a sugary taste.
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[ʃiŋamotu] n. tree, 2.5 to 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4180)

Example: The below ground portion of the stem is used to bake in an earth oven and eat. It has a sugary taste.

jijifi pakasi

Platax teira http://fishbase.org/summary/Platax-teira.html
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[ʃiʃiɸi bakasi] n. Longfin Batfish

Example: Photo by Dennis Polack / FishWise Professional, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

jito

Acanthurus xanthopterus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-xanthopterus.html
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[ʃitou] n. Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Yellowmask Surgeonfish

Example: Photo by zsispeo / Flickr, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

kafika

n Malay Apple tree, Rose apple tree

kaji puri vai, kaji pure vai

n ankle

kamakama

kamakama
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n crab sp.

kanai

Mugil cephalus http://fishbase.org/summary/Mugil-cephalus.html
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[kanai] n. Flathead Grey Mullet, Sea Mullet, Grey Mullet

Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

kanamo

n pool of water

kanawaka

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[kanawaka] Middle, upper section of canoe which joins the front and back sections.

Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017

kapau

n sky

kato

small woven bag

kaupega, koupega

n membrane, diaphragm

kiri foimata

n eyelid

koganea

n long pole, club, bar

kohkofe

n native cabbage

lavalava

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n men’s sarong

lavanu

n loop knot

liko

Scarus forsteni http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-forsteni.html
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[likou] n. Forsten’s Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish (Adult)

Example: Photo by Ian Shaw / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

liko

Chlorurus frontalis http://fishbase.org/summary/Chlorurus-frontalis.html
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[likou] n. Pacific Slopehead Parrotfish, Tan-Faced Parrotfish

Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

lohloli

n crater, large deep depression in earth

mageo

n an itch

magi

n mangrove crab

mamke

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n hawk

melomelo

Cephalopholis sonnerati http://fishbase.org/summary/Cephalopholis-sonnerati.html
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[melomelo] n. Tomato Hind, Tomato Grouper

Example: Photo by Ian V. Shaw / ALA, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

moiau

Scarus dimidiatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-dimidiatus.html
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[mwejau] n. Yellowbarred Parrotfish (Juvenile)

Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

moli vaka

moli vaka
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n back part of the canoe

monemone

n vagina

naiki

n. Herb to 1 m, leaves reddish colored. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5212)

Example: When a person has a stomach ache, take 5-6 leaves, squeeze them in a cup of water and drink. Said to be good to drink this for general sickness. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

namirau

Stems of this species are used for house posts and for firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5273)

Example: Stems of this species are used for house posts and for firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

napari

n a native cabbage

nasara

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[nahsara] n day before yesterday

nifijikake

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n puberty ceremony for girls

nifo

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[niɸo] fish part: tooth

Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017

nikipisi

n sandalwood tree

paka uaka

n canoe with outrigger

pakafeiniu

n stalk of the coconut frond

panpaniga

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A marriage ceremony during which the parents of the bride and groom meet and give approval for the marriage.

panpaniga

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n marriage agreement ceremony

parafara

n tree fern

paru kasi

Seriola dumerili http://fishbase.org/summary/Seriola-dumerili.html
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[baru kasi] n. Amberjack, Greater Amberjack

(Bislama) Amba Jack

Example: Photo by Mark Fletcher / Fisheries Australia, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

pau

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n edible white fruit

peinu

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waste, rubbish, dust, dirt

pohpoku tarohmara

n diaphragm

pora bora

Naso vlamingii http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-vlamingii.html
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[bora bora] n. Bignose Unicornfish

Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

pos

n node

ragutu

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n mouth

rawai

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[rawai] Middle, upper section of canoe which joins the front and back sections.

Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017

rima

n arm, hand

rimrimu

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[rimrimu] inedible seaweed

sakavesi

Plectropomus maculatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectropomus-maculatus.html
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[sekaʋesi] n. Spotted Coralgrouper

Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

segeakage

n foreskin

somfoyaka

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[somfoyaga] a type of fish

Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017

soni

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5274)

Example: This species is grown as an ornamental around households. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

supe

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[supwe] n mucus

tafa

n side

taguruguru

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n thunder

takamurirai

Photo by dagendresen / iNaturalist, License: CC0. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5262)

Example: Photo by dagendresen / iNaturalist, License: CC0. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

tapatu

Sphyraena qenie http://fishbase.org/summary/Sphyraena-qenie.html
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[tapatu] n. Blackfin Barracuda

Example: Photo by Jan Messersmith, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

tapi toki

Firewood--green wood will light, good for earth oven area. Stems used to make house posts.
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[tapi toki] n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5052)

Example: Firewood--green wood will light, good for earth oven area. Stems used to make house posts.

tau

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v thatch

tonu

Plectropomus laevis http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectropomus-laevis.html
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[to:nu] n. Blacksaddled Coralgrouper

Example: Photo by jidanchaomian / Flickr, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

vare vare

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[ʋare ʋare] Water more than 100 meters deep.