As a general adjective to describe something that is not difficult or requires little effort. For example, "O le galuega e suavai" (The work is easy).
To describe a person who is relaxed or easy-going. For example, "O ia o se tagata suavai" (She is a relaxed person).
As a verb to mean "to make something easy" or "to ease". For example, "Ou te suaavai le galuega" (I will make the work easier).
Suavai is a commonly used word in Samoan and is understood by all speakers of the language.