Tongan

In Tongan, ‘you’re dumb’ is said as ‘oku ke vale. This phrase is used to tell someone that they lack intelligence or are acting foolishly.

The Tongan word for sorry is fakamolemole. Fakamolemole is used to express an apology or regret, such as saying ‘sorry’ or ‘I beg your pardon’.

Ko hai ho hingoa? is the Tongan phrase for “what is your name?” Ko hai ho hingoa? is a question used to ask someone what they are called.

The English word “shark” is translated into Tongan as ʻanga. In Tongan, ʻanga refers to the predatory fish known as a shark.

Congratulations in Tongan is expressed as malo e lelei. The phrase is used to express approbation.

The English phrase “thanks” is translated into Tongan as mālō.

The English phrase “come here” is translated into Tongan as haʻu ki heni.

The Tongan word for brown is Kulaokafa. Kulaokafa is an adjective used to describe something that has a brown color or colour.

The Tongan word for head is ʻulu. ʻulu is used to refer to the head, which is a part of the body.

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.