Lesson 8 Directions & Transport (Veitosoyaki)
Lesson 8 Directions & Transport Fiji has a unique transport system. You’ll see big open-window buses, yellow taxis, and “carriers” (small trucks with a canopy). Knowing how to signal them and where to go is key.
1. Transport Vocabulary Lesson 8 Directions & Transport
| English | Fijian | Pronunciation |
| Bus | Basi | Bah-see |
| Taxi | Takisi | Tah-kee-see |
| Boat | Waqa | Wah-ng-gah |
| Plane | Waqa-vuka | Wah-ng-gah voo-kah |
| Road | Gaunisala | Gah-oo-nee-sah-lah |
2. Where are you going?
- I vei? Where?
- I matau: To the right.
- I mawi: To the left.
- I liu: Forward / Ahead.
- I muri: Behind / Back.
- Kele: To park / To stop (very important for getting off the bus).
Daily Important Conversation: In the Taxi or Bus
Fijian bus drivers often wait for you to pull a cord or shout “Kele!” to stop.
- Driver: Bula! I vei na vanua? (Hello! Where to?)
- You: I na koro, kere kere. (To the village, please.)
- You (when you arrive): Kele mada! (Please stop/park!)
- Driver: Sa rauta oqo? (Is here okay?)
- You: Io, vinaka. E vica na i-sau? (Yes, thanks. How much is the fare?)
Vocabulary List (Lesson 8)
- Koro: Village
- Tauni: Town
- Siga: Sun / Day
- Wavoki: Around / To wander
Small Test 8: The Navigator
How would you say these in Fijian?
- Stop here, please. (Use Kele mada)
- Where is the bus?
- Turn to the right. (Use Gole for ‘turn’)
- I am going to town. (Hint: Au lako tiko…)
What’s Next?
You’re moving across the island now! In Lesson 9, we’ll wrap up this module by learning about Time, Days, and Weather. This will help you plan your trips and understand “Fiji Time.”
Ready to learn the days of the week, or do you want to stay on the bus a little longer?