Practise 10 Common Rotuman Phrases

Practising common Rotuman phrases is one of the most effective ways to build confidence and improve fluency in the Rotuman language. In this video, you will learn 10 practical phrases that can be used in everyday conversations at home, school, or within the community.

At Pacific Learners, we are passionate about revitalising Pacific languages. To support your learning journey, we have created a dedicated Rotuman Language Resource Page, featuring educational videos and images designed to help you strengthen your vocabulary and pronunciation.

This lesson focuses on everyday conversational phrases such as “How are you?” and “I am good, thank you.” By regularly incorporating these phrases into your daily discussions, you will develop confidence and improve your speaking skills naturally.

Simple Rotuman Phrases You Will Learn in this Video

• Ka ‘äe taptapen?  –  How are you?
• Gou lelei fḁiåkse‘ea  –  I’m good thank you
• Ka sei ta ‘ou asa?  –  What is your name?
• ‘Otou asa le Tevita  –  My name is Tevita
• Ka ‘äe leum ‘e utus ta?  –  Where are you from?
• Ka ‘äe la’ se tei?  –  Where are you going?
• Gou te hanue ta  –  I am at home
• Se kokon  –  Don’t worry about it
• Leum la ‘ātē  –  Come and eat
• Ka he his hes ta?  –  What is the time?

Continue practising these Rotuman phrases regularly to strengthen your pronunciation and everyday language skills.