feitama
The Tongan word for pregnant is feitama.
feitama is an adjective used to describe a person who is carrying developing offspring within their body.
Meaning: carrying developing offspring within the body (adj)
Did you know?
- In Tongan culture, the state of being feitama can trigger specific 'tapu' or sacred restrictions, which may include avoiding certain foods or locations to protect the unborn child.
- The word feitama contains the root tama, which is the Tongan word for 'child' or 'son'.
- Because Tongan culture places high importance on genealogy, being 'pregnant' is not just a personal physical state but a significant event for the entire extended family or 'kainga'.
Examples in context
- ʻOku feitama koe?Are you pregnant?
Example conversation
Viliami and Losa are talking about a relative.
- ViliamiʻOku feitama ʻa Losa ʻaʻana?Is his Losa pregnant?
- LosaʻIo, ʻoku feitama ʻia.Yes, she is pregnant.
- ViliamiʻOku loto-fiefia ʻa family.The family is very happy.
- LosaʻIo, ʻokuou faka-fakapale.Yes, I am excited.
