engeenga
The Tongan word for "yellow" is engeenga.
engeenga is an adjective used to describe something that possesses the color yellow.
Meaning: having yellow as its color (adj)
Did you know?
- If you use 'engeenga' to describe a person's skin, you might actually be describing a state of health or complexion rather than the literal color yellow.
- If you are describing a fruit like a banana, the Tongan word for 'yellow' may be used more as a marker of ripeness than just a color.
- Traditional Tongan does not always make a sharp distinction between the colors 'yellow' and 'orange'.
Examples in context
- Malō e lelei! Kula!Hello! Yellow!
Example conversation
Sione and Mele are looking at a painting.
- SioneNaʻa ke kumi e fika engeenga?Did you look for the yellow piece?
- MeleʻIo, ʻoku ʻi he tafaʻaki.Yes, it is on the table.
- SioneʻOku lelei e kalā engeenga ko iá.That yellow color is nice.
- MeleʻOku ou lolotai foki ki ai.I love it too.
