Tongan

The Tongan word for a punch (a hit or a strike with one’s fist) is tuki.

The phrase “you’re pretty” in Tongan is ʻOku ke fakaʻofoʻofa. This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that they are physically attractive.

The word for turtle in Tongan is fonu. The term fonu refers to a land or marine reptile with a shell.

The Tongan phrase for “see you tomorrow” is sioʻi koe ʻapongipongi.

Sēpitema is the Tongan word for September. Sēpitema is used to refer to the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar.

The Tongan word for boy is tamasi’i. tamasi’i is used to refer to a male child.

The Tongan word for “home” is ʻapi. The term ʻapi refers to a house or the structure in which someone lives.

The Tongan verb haʻu means to come. haʻu is used to describe arriving or appearing. It specifically denotes movement toward the speaker.

The Tongan word for rugby is lakapī. lakapī refers to the form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball.

The English word bag is kato in Tongan. kato refers to a flexible container.