Pasefika Tahitian Dictionary: Fare

Fare in Tahitian language is Structure in English language.


Structure in English language is known as:



Fare (House) - noun

Fare (phonetic: / Fah-ray / | ipa:/ ˈfäre̞ / | symbols: / ˈfärā / )

Fare is a word in Tahitian language meaning a house or structure.


“Fare” in Tahitian language is translated to “Fale” in Sāmoan language, “Hale” in Hawaiʻian language, “Fale” in Sāmoan language, “Fale” in Tongan language and/or “Whare” in Te Reo Māori language (Aotearoa) to identify a house or structure.


“Fare” in Tahitian language is also translated to “ʻAre” in Te reo Ipukarea language (Rarotonga, Aitutaki).

Fale Sāmoa painting by Jon Apisa

Jon Apisa. Fale Sāmoa painting. 2024. oil on canvas, 48" x 60" (121.9cm x 152.4cm).

Fale Sāmoa painting by Jon Apisa


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