pulū
The Tongan word for blue is pulū.
pulū is used to describe something that is blue-coloured.
Meaning: blue-coloured (adj)
Did you know?
- While pulū means blue, the concept of 'blue' in Tongan can overlap with terms for 'green' in some older dialects, a common trait in Austronesian languages.
- In the Tongan language, color adjectives like pulū generally follow the noun they describe, rather than coming before it as in English.
- The concept of 'blue' in Polynesian languages sometimes overlaps with descriptions of 'dark' or 'shadowy' tones in ancient linguistic contexts.
Examples in context
- ʻOku pulū e langi.The sky is blue.
Example conversation
Mele and Sione are looking at a new dress.
- MeleSione, ʻokú ke maluʻi ʻa e kofutala pulū ʻeni?Sione, do you like this blue dress?
- SioneʻIo, ʻoku lelei ia.Yes, it is nice.
- MeleʻOku pulū ia hifo.It is very blue.
- SioneʻOku toe ʻaʻa ia kiate koe.It suits you well.
