Common Niuean Phrases
Ready to deepen your connection to the Niuean culture and language? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your vocabulary, learning common Niuean phrases is a powerful way to boost your fluency and confidence.
In this resource, we’ve gathered everyday Niuean expressions that you can use in real conversations with family, friends, or during your next visit to Niue. From greetings and questions to expressions of gratitude and common responses, these phrases will help you sound more natural and connected to the language.
You can learn common Niuean phrases like ‘Fakaalofa lahi au kia koe’ which means ‘I love you’, or ‘Kua hoko e magaaho ke fano ke mohe’ which means ‘It’s time for bed’ and many more.
Repetition is key to learning any language, so use these useful Niuean phrases is everyday conversations.
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Here are some common Niuean phrases you can use in everyday conversation.
| Malolō nakai a koe? | How are you? |
| Malolō au fakaaue | I am fine thank you |
| Ko hai e higoa haau? | What is your name? |
| Ko e higoa haaku ko Tevita | My name is Tevita |
| Hau a koe he maaga fe? | Where are you from? |
| Fano a koe ki fe? | Where are you going? |
| Monuina e aho | Have a nice day |
| Fakamolemole mai | Excuse me |
| Kua ta e hola fiha? | What is the time? |
| Fano kehe | Go away |
| Fakaaue kua feleveia | Pleased to meet you |
| Fiha e tau he mena e? | How much is this? |
| Ua tupetupe a koe ki ai | Don’t worry about it |
| Maeke ia au ke vagahau tama vala Niue | I speak a little Niue |
| Fakaalofa lahi au kia koe | I love you |
| Nakai maama e au | I don’t understand |
| Fakaaue Lahi | Thank you |
| Holoholo e tau lima haau | Wash your hands |
| Kua hoko e magaaho ke fano ke mohe | It’s time for bed |