Admin What is Tongan Phrase Finder?
A collection of useful phrases in Tongan, a Polynesian language spoken mainly in Tonga. See these phrases in any combination of two languages in the Phrase Finder. If you can provide recordings, corrections or additional translations, please contact me .
What is the Tongan language?
Tongan is a Polynesian language which is closely related to Wallisian (Uvean), Niuean, Hawaiian, and Samoan. Here some words that will surely be helpful during your next stay at the Waterfront Cafe’ & Lodge: Hi. (Informal) Malo e lelei. Malo ‘etau lava.
How do you say thank you in Tongan?
Useful Tongan phrases English Faka-Tonga (Tongan) Thank you Mālō Mālō ‘aupito Christmas greetings Kilisimasi fiefia mo ha ta’u fo’ou monū’ Easter greetings Ma’u ha ‘aho Pekia fiefia. Birthday greetings Ma’u ha ‘aho fiefie Ma’u ha ‘aho fa’ele’
How do I learn Tongan?
Listen carefully to the Tongan Speaker the first time, then try to repeat the sounds with the speaker the second time. Once you learn each letter sound, and remember the basics about fakau’a, toloi, and word stress, you will be able to decode and pronounce any Tongan word!
Do you know about Tongan language?
If you know any more, please, contact us. But first, some information about the language and where it is spoken. Tongan is a language belonging to the Austronesian family and, it is the official language of the Kingdom of Tonga, formed by 177 islands, with about 100,000 speakers.
How do you Say Good Morning in Tongan?
Useful Tongan phrases English Faka-Tonga (Tongan) Pleased to meet you Fiefia ke toe feiloaki mo koe Good morning (Morning greeting) Mālō tau ma‘u e pongipongi ni Good day Mālō e lelei Mālō e laumalie ( to a chie Good afternoon (Afternoon greeting) Mālō tau ma‘u e ho‘ata ni