Does anyone know how to say "Hello, my friend" in Samoan?

Question

I have a Samoan friend who I would like to surprise, and I would like to learn a little of the language. Can anyone help with some simple phrases? Thanks.

Answer 1

I Googled this and found
Talofa, k'ou uo.
Here's a website with some basic grammar:
http://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/tei-PraDict-c3-1.htm
and another with some simple phrases:
http://www.kamous.com/site/references-samoa-ws-83427
which has a small phrasebook for tourists.

Answer 2

Hope this helps!