Tongan words for food

In this video, we give you ‘Tongan words for food’. This video gives you quick Tongan translations for 16 food and drink items, and is a shortened version of our video titled ‘Tongan words for items you see at the supermarket‘.

A great way to start learning a language is to use common words in everyday conversations, words like ‘Pēkani’ which means ‘Bacon’ and ‘Huʻakau’ which means ‘Milk’.

If you want to see more Tongan language videos, you can visit our Tongan Language resource page.

Tongan words for food

Huʻakau – Milk
Siisi – Cheese
Ma – Bread
Foʻi moa – Eggs
Pata -Butter
Ika -Fish
Moa – Chicken
Kanomate – Meat
Pēkani – Bacon
Pōlisi – Porridge
Niu – Coconut
Moli – Orange
Siaine – Banana
Pisikete – Biscuit
Kapa pulu – Corned beef
Sokaleti – Chocolate

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