tāpuaki
The Tongan word for "blessing" is tāpuaki.
tāpuaki is a noun used to describe the act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor.
Meaning: act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor (noun)
Did you know?
- The root of tāpuaki is often associated with the act of appointing or setting something apart as sacred.
- The term 'mana' often acts as the underlying engine for a tāpuaki, meaning the blessing is essentially a transfer of spiritual potency from one person to another.
- The concept of tāpuaki is a linguistic bridge across the Pacific, with roots appearing in various Old Polynesian languages used for centuries.
Examples in context
- Ko e tāpuaki ia.That is a blessing.
Example conversation
Losa and Akuila are preparing for a family meal.
- LosaAkuila, na'a ke fai e tāpuaki?Akuila, did you say the blessing?
- AkuilaIkai, 'oku ou fai ia anao.No, I am doing it now.
- LosaMālō, tau tānaki atu anao.Thank you, let's gather now.
- AkuilaTau fakafeta'i ki he 'Otua.Let us give thanks to God.
