Tongan Words for Colours and Shapes

Learning Tongan words for colours and shapes is a fun and engaging way to begin your Tongan language journey. By practising simple words that describe everyday objects, learners can quickly build confidence and become more familiar with the language.

Imagine describing the world around you using Tongan vocabulary:

• “The sky is lanu pulū today.”

• “Look at the fetuʻu!”

In this educational video, you will learn ten Tongan words for colours and ten Tongan words for shapes, helping you expand your vocabulary while developing a deeper appreciation for the Tongan language and culture.

Using simple words like colours and shapes in everyday conversations is one of the most effective ways to learn a new language. Children, families, and beginners can practise these words at home, in the classroom, or while exploring the world around them.

At Pacific Learners, we are passionate about supporting the revitalisation of Pacific languages by creating resources that make learning both fun and accessible. This video is a great beginner-friendly resource for anyone interested in learning the beautiful Tongan language.

If you would like to continue learning, explore more Tongan language and cultural videos on our Tongan Language Page.

Tongan Words for Colours

• Engeenga – Yellow

• Lanu vāleti – Purple

• Lanu pulū – Blue

• Lanu mata – Green

• Lanu moli – Orange

• Pingikī – Pink

• ‘Uli‘uli – Black

• Melomelo – Brown

• Hinehina – White

• Kulokula – Red

Tongan Words for Shapes

• Fuapotopoto – Circle

• Haati – Heart

• Tapafā tatau – Square

• Tapatolu – Triangle

• Tapafā lōloa – Rectangle

• Fetuʻu – Star

• Taiamoni – Diamond

• ‘Ōvolo – Oval

• Kolosi – Cross

• Puha tatau / Kiupi – Cube

Practising these Tongan colour and shape words regularly will help learners strengthen their vocabulary and build confidence speaking the Tongan language.