Peaua by Jon Apisa

Peaua


“Peaua” an en plein air painting

Peaua is the Sāmoan word used to describe the agitation of the sea/ocean.

Agitated (sea) is:

  • Peaua in Sāmoa
  • Kai pupule in Hawaiʻi

Sea is:

  • Sami or Tai in Sāmoa
  • Kai in Hawaiʻi
  • Tahi in Tonga
  • Miti in Tahiti
  • Moana in Māori

Tide is:

  • Tai in Sāmoa
  • Kai in Hawaiʻi
  • Tahi in Tonga
  • Tai in Māori

9" x 6.3" (23cm x 16cm)

09/22/2024

Samoan

Polynesian


Pasefika Polynesian Dictionary
https://pasefika.com/dictionary


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