Literal translation:
* taimi ua faigata tatou i ai - times are hard for us
* ae aua le e ui ina mamao ala timu - but don't give up even if the path to the east is far
* ia ma laina tumau - and keep going
Meaning:
The proverb means that even when times are difficult, we should not give up and keep going towards our goals.
Explanation:
* "Ala timu" (path to the east) is a metaphor for a difficult journey or a challenging goal. It's suggesting that even if the path to success seems long and arduous, we should persist.
* "Lina tumau" (keep going) encourages us to persevere despite obstacles.
Simplified translation:
"Even when things are tough, don't give up. Keep going towards your goals, even if the path is long."
It's a powerful message of resilience and hope.