Gagana - Samoan Dictionary
Learn Samoan with Audio
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Gagana is your pocket Samoan dictionary with built-in pronunciation. Perfect for heritage speakers reconnecting with their language, students, travelers to Samoa, and anyone exploring the beautiful Samoan language.
FEATURES:
- 250+ curated Samoan words with English translations
- Built-in pronunciation for every word (HD quality)
- Respectful register (gagana fa'aaloalo) markers for cultural context
- Formal (T-style) and colloquial (K-style) register indicators
- Word of the Day with daily Samoan vocabulary
- Quiz mode with 12 category levels to test your knowledge
- Streak tracking to build daily learning habits
- Achievement badges for quiz mastery
- Browse by 14 categories: Greetings, Nature, Family, Food, and more
- Save unlimited favorites (Pro)
- Home screen widget for daily words
- 100% offline - no internet required
- IPA pronunciation guide for every entry
LEARN THE SAMOAN WAY:
Gagana goes beyond simple translation. Each word includes cultural context, showing you when to use respectful language (fa'aaloalo) — essential for understanding fa'a Samoa (the Samoan way of life).
CATEGORIES:
Greetings, Nature, Family, Food, Animals, People, Places, Culture, Plants, Verbs, Numbers, Colors, Time, Objects
Based on Pratt's Grammar and Dictionary of the Samoan Language (1893, public domain), enhanced with modern usage and cultural annotations.
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Information
- Seller
- Starcrown Inc.
- Size
- 25.4 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 8 more
- English, Danish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Starcrown, inc.