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The Tongan word for a shower (the device for bathing) is kaukau. kaukau is a noun used to refer to a device used for bathing.

To say “sit down” in Tongan, use nofo ki lalo. The phrase is used to describe the action of assuming a sitting position from a standing position.

The Tongan word for ‘right’ is toʻomataʻu. toʻomataʻu is an adjective used to indicate the direction that is opposite of left.

The Tongan word for wife is uaifi. The word is used to refer to a female partner in a marriage.

In Tongan, “much love” is expressed as ‘ofa lahi atu.

In Tongan, “you’re fat” is said as ‘oku ke sino. The phrase ‘oku ke sino is a statement used to tell someone that they are overweight.

The Tongan phrase for “come over” is haʻu. haʻu is a verb used to describe the action of getting to or arriving at a place.

The Tongan word for “awesome” is fakaʻofoʻofa.

The Tongan word for ‘handsome’ is fakaʻofoʻofa. fakaʻofoʻofa is an adjective used specifically to describe an attractive or handsome man.

The English phrase ‘best friend’ is translated into Tongan as kaungāmeʻa lelei taha.