Pasefika Sāmoan Dictionary: ʻOso

ʻOso in Sāmoan language is Planting Stick in English language.


Planting Stick in English language is known as:



ʻOso (Digging Stick) - noun

ʻOso (phonetic: / oh-so / | ipa:/ ˈʔoʊˑsoʊ / | symbols: / ˈ-ˌōsō / )

ʻOso is a word in Sāmoan language used to identify a digging or planting stick.


“ʻOso” in Sāmoan language is translated to “ʻŌʻō” in Hawaiʻian language to meaning digging or planting stick.

ʻoso (digging or planting stick) freehand drawing by Jon Apisa

Jon Apisa. ʻoso (digging or planting stick) freehand drawing. 2023. colored pencil on paper, 8.8" x 5.5" (22.4cm x 14cm).

ʻoso (digging or planting stick) freehand drawing by Jon Apisa


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