sai
The English word 'okay' is translated into Tongan as sai.
sai is used as an interjection to mean OK.
Meaning: OK (intj)
Did you know?
- In Tongan, sai does not just mean 'okay' but also functions as a word for 'enough' or 'finished'. You can use it to signal a waiter to stop pouring a drink or to tell someone they have given you enough of something.
- While sai means 'okay' or 'correct' in a general sense, it is also the word used to describe something that is 'right' or 'proper' in a moral or formal context.
- The meaning of sai can change entirely depending on the length of the vowels used, which can turn a simple 'okay' into a completely different word.
Examples in context
- Sai.OK.
Example conversation
Losa and Viliami are deciding when to meet.
- LosaTe u hoko mai 'o hou'aki e faka-tau.I will come at four o'clock.
- ViliamiSai, te u tatau atu.Okay, I will be waiting.
- LosaTe u faka'u 'o faka-loloto.I will make sure to be on time.
- ViliamiSai, kitautolu taumu'a.Okay, let's be quick.
