How to Say “Beautiful Woman” in Tongan

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

Did you know?

  • The word fefine comes from the ancient Proto-Austronesian root *bahi, which originally referred to a female pig.
  • Tongan has a distinct system of social registers, meaning the words used to describe a 'beautiful woman' can change depending on if she is a member of the royal family.
  • In Tongan culture, beauty is often associated with faka’apa’apa or respect, meaning a 'beautiful woman' is one who embodies grace and social propriety.

Examples in context

  • Ko e fefine hoihoifua ia.
    She is a beautiful woman.

Example conversation

Tevita is complimenting Sina at a party.

  1. Sina

    Si'i, ko koe ha fefine hoihoifua.
    Sina, you are a beautiful woman.
  2. Tevita

    Mālō, Tevita.
    Thank you, Tevita.
  3. Sina

    Ko hake faka'atu ha'o faka'ofo'ofa.
    Your kindness is very apparent.
  4. Tevita

    Ko oe foki mo'ou.
    You are too.

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