Niuean

The word for “no” in Niuean is nakai. nakai is used as a particle to express negation or to show disagreement.

The Niuean word for yes is ē. The word ē is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance.

Hello in Niuean is fakaalofa lahi atu. This greeting is used in both formal settings and as a respectful general greeting.

The English phrase ‘goodbye’ is translated into Niuean as Koe kia. For a more formal expression, you can use Alofa atu, which translates to “love to you”.

The Niuean word for ‘go’ is fano. fano is used to describe moving through space, particularly from one location to another.

The Niuean word for rat is kuma. kuma is a noun used to refer to a rodent.

The Niuean word for congratulations is fakafelevehi. fakafelevehi is used as an interjection to express approbation