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The English phrase “bad words” is translated into Tongan as lea kovi.

The Tongan word for “hug” is fāgufagu. fāgufagu is used to refer to an affectionate embrace.

The phrase “you’re ugly” is translated into Tongan as ʻoku ke kovi. This phrase is used to tell someone that they are not physically attractive.

The Tongan verb for “go” is ʻalu. The verb ʻalu is used to describe moving through space, specifically when moving from one place to another.

The Tongan word for “daddy” is tamai. The term refers to a father.

The Tongan word for cousin is kāinga. The word kāinga refers to a child of a person’s parent’s brother or sister.

The Tongan word for big is lahi. The word lahi is used to describe something of a great size.

The Tongan word for “warrior” is toʻa. toʻa refers to a person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare.

The English word “shark” is translated into Tongan as ʻanga. In Tongan, ʻanga refers to the predatory fish known as a shark.

The English phrase “come here” is translated into Tongan as haʻu ki heni.