Tongan

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 sister is tuofefine. tuofefine is used to refer to a woman or girl who has the same parents as another person.

The Tongan word for “stinky” is elo. elo is an adjective used to describe something that has a strong, unpleasant smell.

The sign of the cross in Tongan is fakaʻilonga ʻo e kolosí.

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

The Tongan word for shame is fakamā. fakamā is used as a noun to describe an uncomfortable or painful feeling.

Mālō e lelei, fēfē hake? is the Tongan way to say hello how are you. This phrase is a common greeting used to say hello and ask about someone’s well-being.

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

The Tongan word for the English phrase “ok” is ʻio. The term is used to express acknowledgement or acceptance.