ihu
The Tongan word for "nose" is ihu.
ihu refers to the protuberance on the face.
Meaning: protuberance on the face (noun)
Did you know?
- While ihu refers to the nose, it is also used to describe the 'end' of a line of people, creating a paradox where the word means both the front and the back.
- The word ihu is used in the Tongan term for the 'bottom' or 'tail end' of a fish.
- When discussing time, the word ihu can be used to signify the closing or end of a day.
Examples in context
- ʻOku mālohi e ihu ʻa e tama.The man has a strong nose.
- ʻOku ʻi ai e kona ʻi e ihu.There is a bump on the nose.
Example conversation
Losa is helping Akuila with a cold.
- LosaʻOku mamanu ho ihu.Your nose is running.
- AkuilaʻOku kei mālohi pē.It is still quite strong.
- LosaFaka-ihu e kofukofu ʻeni.Use this tissue for your nose.
- AkuilaMālō, Losa.Thank you, Losa.
