ʻOku ou misi kiate koe
The Tongan phrase for "miss you" is ʻOku ou misi kiate koe.
This phrase is used to express that you feel sadness because someone is not with you.
Did you know?
- The word misi is actually a loanword from the English word 'miss', adapted to fit Tongan phonology.
- Tongan uses a distinct system of social registers, meaning the way you say 'miss you' can change based on whether you are speaking to royalty or a peer.
- In Tongan culture, expressing affection is often done through shared activities or 'presence' rather than just using verbal declarations like ʻOku ou misi kiate koe.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking on the phone after a long time.
- AkuilaMalo e lea, Sina.Hello, Sina.
- SinaMalo e lea, Akuila.Hello, Akuila.
- AkuilaʻOku ou misi kiate koe.I miss you.
- SinaʻOku ou misi kiate koe foki.I miss you too.
