Tongan

The Tongan phrase for “stop” is Tuku ia! This phrase is used to command someone to cease an action or to not continue doing something.

The Tongan word for grace (in the sense of elegant movement, poise or balance) is kelesi.

The English phrase “I hate you” is translated into Tongan as ʻOku ou fehiʻa kiate koe. This phrase is used as an expression of intense dislike.

The Tongan word for work is ngāue. ngāue is used to refer to labour, employment, occupation or a job as a noun.

The Tongan word for a Mexican person or someone of Mexican descent is mēkisikou.

The Tongan word for “beach” is matatahi. matatahi is a noun used to refer to a sandy shore.

The Tongan word for “yellow” is engeenga. engeenga is an adjective used to describe something that possesses the color yellow.

The Tongan word for ‘kiss’ (noun) is ‘uma. ‘uma refers to a touch with the lips.

To say “thank you very much” in Tongan, use mālō ‘aupito.

The Tongan word for “nose” is ihu. ihu refers to the protuberance on the face.