How to Say “Monkey” in Tongan

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fakaʻofoʻofa
The Tongan word for monkey is fakaʻofoʻofa.
fakaʻofoʻofa is used to refer to a monkey or a primate.
Meaning: primate (noun)

Did you know?

  • In Tongan, the word fakaʻofoʻofa actually means 'beautiful' or 'lovely' rather than the animal 'monkey'.

Example conversation

Sione and Ana are visiting a zoo together.

  1. Sione

    Vakai, ʻoku ʻao ʻa e fakaʻofoʻofa!
    Look, the monkey is near!
  2. Ana

    ʻOku fakaʻofoʻofa moʻoni ia.
    It really is a monkey.
  3. Sione

    ʻOku kai fakaʻofoʻofa ko iá.
    That monkey is eating.
  4. Ana

    ʻOku loto ʻeau ke ʻeu fakaʻofoʻofa.
    I want to have a monkey.
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