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Modes of Transportation in Fijian

Traveling in Fiji can be a memorable experience as there are numerous modes of transportation available for commuting from one place to another. In this lesson, you will learn the basic Fijian vocabulary for various modes of transportation, including their names and usage. You will also practice asking and answering questions related to transportation in Fijian.

Basic Vocabulary

Let's start with the basics. Here are the most common modes of transportation in Fijian:

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
qiqi	NGING-ING	car
basiki	BA-SEE-KEE	bike
basilaka	BA-SEE-LA-KA	motorcycle
basikete	BA-SEE-KEH-TEH	basket (used for transportation)
vola	VO-LA	bus
vagoni	VA-GO-NEE	wagon
toreni	TO-REH-NEE	train
ivilavi	ING-EE-LA-VEE	plane
vaka	VA-KA	boat

Asking and Answering Questions

Now that you know the basic vocabulary for modes of transportation, let's practice using them in questions and answers. Here are a few examples of questions related to transportation:

1. Ko cei na tamata sa kauta tani iko mai na vale ki na sala vakaturaga?
2. Oi au sa lako vakacavacava vakayago e qaqa vua na wasea?
3. Au a tiko mai Nasinu, au sa lako vakaca mai Suva ena basi ni...

And here are some possible answers:

1. Sai koya na tamata era sa kitaka tiko na goneyalewa.
2. Au kerekere vei iko mo ni kauta mai na kusi e waqa.
3. Au sa vakayagataka na nomuni rukui ?

Practice asking and answering questions related to transportation with your tutor or practice partner. Try to use the vocabulary you learned in this lesson.

Additional Vocabulary

Here are a few additional words related to transportation:

• qito - stop
• sala - road
• matanitu ni vuli - school bus
• sitoa - taxi
• sitiveni - private car
• qele - to walk
• waqa witi - jet ski
• peka - airplane wing
• kauloa - canoe

Conclusion

Congratulations! You now know the basic Fijian vocabulary for modes of transportation. You can use this knowledge to have conversations about traveling and commuting in Fiji. Keep practicing and building your vocabulary, and soon you will be speaking Fijian like a pro!

Table of Contents - Fijian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Possession

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Negation

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Fijian Etiquette

• Politeness and Respect
• Visiting a Fijian Home

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Food and Dining

• Common Fijian Dishes
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Questions and Interrogatives

• Yes/No Questions
• Wh-Questions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Fijian Festivals and Celebrations

• Traditional Festivals
• Celebrating Birthdays and Weddings

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Describing People and Things
• Describing Actions and States

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Weather and Seasons

• Weather Vocabulary
• Seasons and Months

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Fijian Music and Dance

• Traditional Music
• Traditional Dance

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Using Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Work and Professions

• Common Professions
• Workplace Vocabulary

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Fijian Sports and Recreation

• Popular Sports
• Leisure Activities

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Imperatives and Requests

• Giving Commands
• Making Polite Requests

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Shopping and Money

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Money and Currency

Other Lessons

• Relationships
• Food
• Drinks
• Count to 10
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Numbers 1 10
• Introducing Yourself
• Workplace Vocabulary
• Education