Common Tokelau Phrases
At Pacific Learners, we are very excited to bring you ‘Common Tokelau Phrases’. These phrases can be used in everyday conversations and are a great way to impress your friends and family.
You can use phrases like, ‘Eā mai koe?’ which means ‘How are you?’ or ‘Manuia te aho!’ which means ‘Have a nice day!’ and many more.
This video is a continuation of our ‘Common Tokelau Words‘ video.
For more Tokelauan Language Videos and Images visit our Tokelau Language Resources page.
Common Tokelau Phrases
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