An Account of Samoan History up to 1918
The Points of the Compass. — O itu o le Tapasa
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The Points of the Compass.
The Points of the Compass.
O itu o le Tapasa.
Matu | North |
Saute | South (modern.) |
Toga | South (modern.) |
Gaga'e. | Eastward. |
Maogaga'e | To be towards the east. |
Maosasa'e | To be far to the east. |
Sasa'e | East. |
Gagaifo. | Westward. |
Gagafõ | Westward. |
Maogagaifo | To be towards the west. |
Sisifo. | West. |
Maogatai | To be towards the sea. |
Moanavale | Far out to sea. |
Tapatai | Seawards |
Igatai | On the seaward side. |
Tafatafa'ilagi | Horizon. |
Igauta | Inland. |
Utãfanua | Inland. |
Tuãlagi | Heavens- back of the sky. |
Vanimonimo | Distant sky- heavens. |