Language Apps in Fiji

English is widely spoken and is the practical language for hotels, transport, tours, shops and government information, so an English-speaking visitor does not need a translation app to function in Fiji. iTaukei Fijian and Fiji Hindi are also widely spoken and have official status. Learning a few iTaukei words is worthwhile as courtesy rather than necessity. Tourism Fiji provides a pronunciation guide and explains useful words such as bula for a greeting, vinaka for thanks and kerekere for a polite request. Fijian spelling is more regular than it first appears, but letters such as c, d, g and q are pronounced differently from English, so use the official audio or pronunciation guide rather than guessing. Google Translate added Fijian in 2024 and can help with simple written phrases. It should be treated as optional because support is newer and Fiji Hindi is not identical to the standard Hindi used by general translation systems. Do not rely on machine translation for medical advice, legal questions, consent, safety instructions or a severe food allergy. Ask a person to interpret critical information and keep an English medication or allergy card prepared before travel. Download any needed languages before going offline. Respectful English, patience and a clear landmark usually solve transport questions more reliably than showing a long automated sentence.