Learn the Colors in Samoan

Talofa lava! Learning the names of colors in Samoan is a fun and visual way to brighten your vocabulary. Colors are all around us — in clothes, nature, food, and everyday life. By learning just a few basic color words, you’ll be able to describe the world around you in Samoan with confidence.
 

The word lanu means "color," which is why some color names in Samoan begin with it- like lanu meamata (green) or lanu moli (orange). 

The Colors of the Rainbow in Samoan

Let’s start with the basics! Here are the main colors you'll want to know:

• mūmū - red

• lanu moli - orange

• samasama - yellow

• lanu meamata - green

• lanu moana - blue

• violē - violet/purple

• pīniki - pink

• pa'epa'e - white

• uliuli - black

• ena'ena - brown

• efu'efu - gray

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Main Phrases to Practice

You can start using colors in sentences right away! Try these out:

• O le lanu mūmū . - The color red.

• E te fiafia i le lanu moana? - Do you like the color blue?

• O le mea e lanu samasama. - The yellow thing.

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