How to Say “Proud” in Tongan

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laukau
The Tongan word for proud is laukau.
laukau is an adjective used to describe a person who feels gratified, honoured or satisfied.
Meaning: gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied (adj)

Did you know?

  • The way one expresses pride in Tongan can be deeply tied to 'fatongia', which refers to the weight of communal obligations and duties one has successfully fulfilled.
  • Depending on the context, someone described as laukau might be seen as a source of inspiration for their community rather than someone being boastful.
  • The feeling of being 'laukau' can be used to describe the state of a person who has upheld the dignity of their lineage.

Example conversation

Tevita and Mele are discussing a graduation.

  1. Tevita

    ʻOku laukau ʻa e fāmili ʻi hoʻo kaveukau.
    The family is proud of your thinking.
  2. Mele

    Mālō ʻaupito, Tevita.
    Thank you very much, Tevita.
  3. Tevita

    Naʻá ke ngāue mālohi ia.
    You worked hard for it.
  4. Mele

    ʻOku ou fakaʻapaʻapa foki ki he fāmili.
    I am also grateful to the family.
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