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单词 talofa
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Definition of talofa in English:

talofa

exclamationˈtɑːləʊfə
  • 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.

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