FIJIAN LANGUAGE: (Fijian Grammar, by GB Milner, 1972)
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One major language through the work of the missionaries gave birth to the Bauan Language, even though there are several dialects across the island group.
William Cross and David Cargill were involved in the writing and the production of the first written language of the Fijians, in Nukualofa, Tonga in May 1835.
Vowels
A,e,I,O,U - Five vowels used by Fijians, similar to other Pacific island groups
especially Polynesians.
Consonants
B, C (Th), D, E , F , G, I,J,K,L,M,N,P,Q,R,S,T,V,W,Y
Dua, rua, tolu, Va, Lima, Ono, Vitu, Walu, Ciwa, Tini (Ones)
Tinikadua
Tinikarua
Tinikatolu
Hundreds-100
Udolu-Thousands
Milioni-Millions
Traditional Counting:
10 na vonu- sa dua na bi
10 na niu-sa dua nai qali
10 na tamata-sa dua na kumakumare
100 na dalo-sa dua na duludulumata
10 na vuaka-sa dua na rara
10 na mana- sa dua nai kasi
10 na qari-sa dua na vatu
10 na toa-sa dua na soga
10 na vudi-sa dua nai kau
Fijian calendar-vula vakaviti
Fijians usually use the Lunar calendar. They are guided by the position of the moon, linking up with the flora and Fauna of the land. This is the basis of their resource conservation, and to prepare for the season and famine. The year begins in June and ends in the following June.
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