Mas suod ta kaysa sa makita

We are closer than we seem.

Pronunciation

mahs soo-OD tah KAI-sah sah mah-KEE-tah (approximately)

Word by word

mas = more
suod = close or closely connected
ta = we or us, including you
kaysa = than or compared with
sa makita = what can be seen or how it appears

Meaning and context

This expresses that the relationship, trust, and support within a group are stronger than outsiders might perceive. It works well for a family or a group of friends with deep bonds.