How to Say “Hot” in Tongan

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vela
The English word "hot" translates to vela in Tongan.
vela is used to describe something that is having a high temperature.
Meaning: having a high temperature (adj)

Did you know?

  • While in English we might say a person is 'hot' to mean they are attractive, using vela in Tongan to describe a person's appearance would instead imply they are physically overheating or burning with fever.
  • The word vela is also the noun for 'fire' in Tongan.
  • In Tongan, the word vela is used not only for temperature but also to describe someone who is feeling 'hot' with anger or passion.

Examples in context

  • Na'a tautefua 'a e 'aho 'e vevala!
    The day was extremely hot!
  • ʻOku vela he taimi ni.
    It is hot at this time.
  • ʻOku vela e laʻafi.
    The sun is hot.

Example conversation

Viliami and Mele are in the kitchen.

  1. Viliami

    Mele, ‘oku vela e kofe ni.
    Mele, this coffee is hot.
  2. Mele

    Vai pe ‘e keti.
    Just wait a bit.
  3. Viliami

    Kuo vela faka‘auku.
    It is too hot.
  4. Mele

    Kumi pe ‘a e māmā.
    Look for the milk.

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