Samoan Meaning in English

word

US

səˈmoʊən

suh-MOH-uhn

UK

səˈməʊ.ən

suh-MOH-uhn

Definition

Samoan refers to someone or something from Samoa, such as a person, language, or culture.

Usage & Nuances

Used as both a noun (a Samoan person) and adjective ('Samoan language', 'Samoan culture'). Always capitalized. Don’t confuse with 'Samoa' (the country). As a noun: 'She is a Samoan'; as an adjective: 'Samoan food'.

• Spanish: samoano - samoana
• Portuguese (BR): samoano - samoana
• Portuguese (PT): samoano - samoana
• Chinese (Simplified): 萨摩亚人 - 萨摩亚的
• Chinese (Traditional): 薩摩亞人 - 薩摩亞的
• Hindi: समोअन
• Arabic: ساموي
• Bengali: সামোয়ান
• Russian: самоанец - самоанка - самоанский
• Japanese: サモア人 - サモアの
• Vietnamese: Samoan - người Samoa - thuộc về Samoa
• Korean: 사모아인 - 사모아의
• Turkish: Samoalı
• Urdu: ساموآن
• Indonesian: Samoa - orang Samoa - bahasa Samoa

Example Sentences

She is Samoan.

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They speak the Samoan language.

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My friend cooks Samoan food.

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Did you know the Samoan islands are famous for their dances?

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Many Samoan families move abroad but keep their traditions alive.

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You’ll love the warm Samoan welcome if you visit Samoa.

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