How to Say Hello in American Samoa

Talofa (pronounced tah-LOH-fah) — the standard Samoan greeting for "hello," "welcome," and "good day."

Used across American Samoa, Independent Samoa, Tokelau, and the Cook Islands.

Related Phrases

• Talofa lava — more formal/respectful ("hello greatly")
• Malo — informal "hi" among friends
• Tofa — "goodbye"
• Fa'afetai — "thank you"

Samoan is a Polynesian language; English is also official in American Samoa. Talofa is universally understood and appreciated.