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The Tongan phrase for “you’re gay” is ‘oku ke fakaleiti. This phrase is used to tell someone that they are homosexual.

The Tongan word for uncle is faʻētangata. faʻētangata is used to refer to the brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

The English word “good” is translated into Tongan as lelei. lelei is an adjective used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable.

The Tongan phrase for “my brother” is hoku tokoua. This phrase is used to refer to a male sibling of the speaker.

The Tongan slang for “balls” (referring to testicles) is ngaahi foʻi pulu. In Tongan, ngaahi foʻi pulu is a slang term used to refer to the testicles.

The Tongan word for mother is faʻē. The word faʻē refers to a female human who gives birth to or parents a child.

The phrase “leave me alone” in Tongan is Tuku au. Tuku au is used to tell someone to stop talking to you.

The English phrase ‘i love you too’ is translated into Tongan as ‘ofa atu foki.

The Tongan word for hello is mālō e lelei. mālō e lelei is the standard and most common way to greet someone in Tongan.

The Tongan word for annoying is fakamafi. fakamafi is an adjective used to describe something or someone that causes irritation or annoyance.