Lena Ruth

The Tongan word for monkey is fakaʻofoʻofa. fakaʻofoʻofa is used to refer to a monkey or a primate.

The phrase for “my heart” in Tongan is hoku mafu. This phrase refers specifically to the physical organ that pumps blood through the body.

The Tongan word for the English phrase “bum” is muli. muli is used as an informal noun to refer specifically to the buttocks.

The English word ‘okay’ is translated into Tongan as sai. sai is used as an interjection to mean OK.

The Tongan phrase for ‘hurry up’ is fakavave. The verb fakavave is used to tell someone to go faster

The Tongan word for the color white is hinehina. hinehina is used to refer to the color white as a noun.

pō lelei is the Tongan way to say goodnight.

The Tongan word for school is ako. ako refers to an institution dedicated to teaching and learning.

The Tongan phrase for “good to know” is sai ke tau ilo.

The Tongan phrase for “no, thank you” is ʻikai, mālō. You can use this phrase to politely decline an offer of food, drink or assistance.