| 释义 |
Definition of talofa in English: talofaexclamationˈtɑːləʊfə A Samoan greeting. he'll call me, even if it's just to say talofa or taunt me with how good the surf is there Example sentencesExamples - First things first, I would like to say aloha and talofa.
- Kia ora, talofa, and warm Pacific greetings.
- A very informal greeting in Western Samoa is 'talofa', but for more formal greetings at home, neither person speaks until the visitor is seated.
- He greeted the hosts by saying 'talofa' and described Tuvalu as the highlight of their nine-day Diamond Jubilee tour, which comes to an end today.
- When entering an assembly of Samoans in a cultural setting, it is good manners to walk around the room, shake each person's hand, smiling and greeting with "Talofa".
- The Polynesian Cultural Center says talofa to its new family-style outdoor luau.
- He managed a smile and a determined "Talofa".
- Talofa, everyone!
- As the preparation for the mission in Samoa comes to an end, it is time to say, "Goodbye New Zealand, talofa Samoa!"
- "I want to say, talofa," says a woman, "but I think that's Samoan."
Origin Late 19th century: Samoan. |