Tongan

nofo ā is the Tongan way to say bye. nofo ā is used as a short way to say goodbye.

The English word ‘prayer’ is lotu in Tongan. The word lotu refers to the practice of communicating with one’s God.

The Tongan word for dry is mōmoa. The term is used as an adjective to describe something that is free from liquid or moisture.

The Tongan word for ‘yes’ is ʻio. ʻio is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance.

The Tongan word for cool is mokomoko. mokomoko is an adjective used to describe something that has a slightly low temperature.

The English word “eyes” is translated into Tongan as mata. mata refers to the organs of the body used for seeing.

The Tongan word for coconut is niu. niu is used to refer to the fruit of the coco palm.

To say “beautiful woman” in Tongan, use fefine hoihoifua. This phrase is used to describe a woman who is physically attractive.

The English phrase “happy tongan language week” is expressed in Tongan as ‘Ofa ke mou ma‘u ha Uike Kātoanga‘i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga lelei mo fiefia.

The Tongan word for “asian” is fakasia. fakasia is an adjective used to describe something that is of, relating to or from Asia.