How to Say “Burnt” in Tongan

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The Tongan word for burnt is vela.
vela is an adjective used to describe something that has been damaged or injured by fire or heat.
Meaning: damaged or injured by fire or heat (adj)

Did you know?

  • Because vela covers heat and burning, Tongan speakers may use it to describe the stinging sensation of a chili pepper on the tongue.
  • The word vela can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is angry or 'heated' in a social confrontation.
  • In Tongan, vela does not just mean 'burnt' but is the primary word for 'hot'. A person might describe a hot cup of tea and a fire-damaged building using the same word.

Examples in context

  • Kuo vela e nima.
    The hand is burnt.

Example conversation

Mele is showing Tevita a burn on her hand.

  1. Tevita

    Ko e hā ʻa e tokio ko iá, Mele?
    What happened to that arm, Mele?
  2. Mele

    Kuo vela ʻe he kōfū.
    It was burnt by the oven.
  3. Tevita

    Kuo vela lava ia!
    It is very burnt!
  4. Mele

    ʻIo, ‘oku mavevea ia.
    Yes, it is stinging.

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