Tongan Common Phrases

Have you ever wanted to learn common Tongan phrases like ‘where are you going?’ or ‘what is the time?’

In this video, you can learn some basic Tongan phrases that you can use and incorporate into everyday conversations.

Malo e lelei! Pacific Learners is delighted to continue our series of animated videos focused on increasing your knowledge of the beautiful Tongan language.

At Pacific Learners, one of our main goals is to revitalise Pacific Languages. We do this by continuing to release language videos and images that help you become familiar with basic words, phrases, numbers and letters as well as songs and stories.

To grow and develop in the Tongan language, incorporate Tongan phrases – so instead of saying ‘what is the time?‘ give ‘koe ha e taimi?‘ a try. Or if someone asks ‘how are you?’ you can say ‘sai pe malo’ instead of ‘good, thank you’.