In this engaging lesson, you’ll learn how to translate ten common colours and ten basic shapes from English into Samoan, helping you build essential vocabulary in one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most widely spoken Pacific languages. This beginner-friendly video is perfect for families, students, and teachers who want to learn Samoan language basics in a simple and practical way.

As you expand your Samoan vocabulary, try using these words in everyday conversation. Instead of saying “the grass is green,” say “the grass is lanu meamata.” Instead of saying “Jesus died on the cross,” say “Jesus died on the satauro.” Small changes like these help strengthen language retention and keep Samoan alive in daily life at home, school, and church.

This video is an excellent Samoan language resource for beginners, supporting cultural pride while building confidence in speaking and understanding the language.

Here are the ten common colours and ten basic shapes in this video:

Colours

• Lanu samasama  –  Yellow
• Lanu violē  –  Purple
• Lanu moana  –  Blue
• Lanu meamata  –  Green
• Lanu moli  –  Orange
• Lanu piniki  –  Pink
• Lanu uliuli  –  Black
• Lanu enaena  –  Brown
• Lanu pa’epa’e  –  White
• Lanu mūmū  –  Red

Shapes

• Li’o  –  Circle
• Tafaono  –  Hexagon
• Fa’atafafa  –  Square
• Tafa tolu  –  Triangle
• Fa’atafafa le tutusa  –  Rectangle
• Fetu  –  Star
• Taimane  –  Diamond
• Tafavalu  –  Octagon
• Satauro  –  Cross
• Tafalima  –  Pentagon

For more lessons, worksheets, and cultural content, explore our dedicated Samoan Language Video Page. It’s a valuable tool for schools, churches, and communities celebrating Samoan Language Week or looking to incorporate Pacific language learning into the classroom.