Learn Common Tokelau Phrases for Everyday Conversations

At Pacific Learners, we are excited to introduce Common Tokelau Phrases, designed to help you build confidence in speaking the Tokelauan language. Learning everyday phrases is one of the most effective ways to move beyond single words and begin forming natural conversations.

These practical Tokelau expressions can be used with family, friends, at church, or within your community. By incorporating simple phrases into your daily routine, you strengthen pronunciation, fluency, and cultural connection.

In this lesson, you will learn useful phrases such as:

• Eā mai koe? – How are you?

• Manuia te aho! – Have a nice day!

…and many more common Tokelau phrases that support real-life communication.

Using complete phrases helps you understand sentence structure and builds the confidence needed to speak Tokelauan more naturally. Repetition and consistent practice are key to mastering any language.

For more Tokelauan language videos, vocabulary lists, and cultural resources, visit our dedicated Tokelauan Language Video Page and continue your Pacific language journey today.

Common Tokelau Phrases for Everyday Conversations

Below are useful Tokelau phrases translated into English to help build confidence in speaking Tokelauan.

• Eā mai koe? – How are you? (singular)

• Ko au e manuia, fakafetai – I am fine, thank you

• Ko ai tō igoa? – What is your name?

• Ko Tevita toku igoa – My name is Tevita

• Ko koe e hau i fea? – Where are you from?

• Ko koe e fano ki fea? – Where are you going?

• Manuia te aho – Have a nice day

• Tulou – Excuse me

• Kua tā te fia? – What is the time?

• Fano kehe – Go away

• Ko au e fiafia lahi oi feiloaki atu – Pleased to meet you

• E fia te tau o te mea tenei? – How much is this?

• Ko koe nahe popole – Don’t worry about it

• Ehe matua lelei taku faka Tokelau – I speak a little Tokelauan

• Ko au e alofa atu – I love you

• Ko au e hē malamalama – I don’t understand

• Fakafetai – Thank you

• Fafano ō lima – Wash your hands

• Fano moe – It’s time for bed

Practising these common Tokelau phrases regularly will help strengthen fluency and build confidence in everyday conversations.