How do you say I understand in Samoan?

The most common and literal way to say "I understand" in Samoan is "Ua ou malamalama."

Here's a breakdown:

* Ua - This is a verb particle that indicates the action has been completed.

* ou - This is the first person singular pronoun, meaning "I".

* malamalama - This means "understand".

You can also use the phrase "Ou te malamalama," which means "I will understand" or "I do understand." This is a bit more formal than "Ua ou malamalama."

It's important to note that the context of the conversation will dictate which phrase is more appropriate.