Tongan

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 way to say ‘bless you’ is ‘ofa atu. This phrase is used as an interjection when someone sneezes.

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 chocolate is sokolete. The term refers to the food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.

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.

In Tongan, the name of the country is Tonga. Tonga refers to the country itself.

Merry Christmas in Tongan is Kilisimasi fiefia. Kilisimasi fiefia is used to express good wishes during the Christmas season.