Samoan

Samoan is the native language of the Samoan Islands, an archipelago in the central South Pacific. It is a member of the Austronesian family of languages, which includes Hawaiian, Maori, Tahitian, and Malagasy. Samoan is closely related to Tahitian, and both are sometimes considered dialects of a single language. The Samoan language is written in a Latin alphabet of 26 letters, with 5 vowels and 21 consonants. Samoan has no letter c, but uses s and t instead. There are three main dialects of Samoan: Upolu, Savai'i, and Manu'a. The Samoan Islands were first settled by Polynesians around 3,000 years ago. The Samoan language is thought to have evolved from a common Polynesian ancestor language, and it is still spoken in Samoa today. Samoan is the official language of Samoa, and is also spoken in American Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga. Samoan is a rich and expressive language, with a wide range of vocabulary. Samoan words are often quite long, and can include multiple meanings. For example, the Samoan word for "turtle" can also mean "slow" or "lazy". Samoan culture is rich and vibrant, and the Samoan language is an important part of that culture. If you're interested in learning more about Samoan, there are a few good resources available. The Samoan Language Institute offers courses in Samoan, and there are also a number of Samoan language apps available for smartphones.