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June 3, 2024

Cook Island words for family

Cook Island words for family

In our latest Cook Island language video, we bring you ‘Cook Island words for family’.

You can learn words like ‘Metuavaine’ which means ‘Mother’ or ‘Akametua Tane’ which means ‘Uncle’ and many more. Learning basic Cook Island words and phrases means you can use them in everyday conversation, so learning words for family members allows the whole family to learn together.

For more Cook Island Language videos visit our Cook Island Language Resource page

Cook Island words for Family

Kopu tangata means Family
Nga Metua means Parents
Metuavaine means Mother
Metuatane means Father
Vaine Akaipoipo means Wife
Tane Akaipoipo means Husband
Tamaiti means Son
Tamaine means Daughter
Tuaine means Sister
Tungane means Brother
Akametua Tane means Uncle
Akametua Vaine means Aunty
Nga Tupuna/ Nga Ruau means Grand Parents
Mokopuna Tamaroa means Grandson
Mokopuna Tamaine means Granddaughter
Aka-tamaine means Niece Aka-tamaine
Aka-tamaroa means Nephew

May 29, 2024

Cook Island words for things at school

Cook Island words for things at school

When learning a new language, it is important to start with the basics. This means learning words that we use nearly everyday.

This video is great for our children, being able to use Cook Island words for things that we see at school can really support our children in their language journey. You can use words like ‘Peni’ instead of ‘Pen’, or ‘Puka’ instead of ‘Book’, and many more.

For more Cook Island Language videos, visit our Cook Island Language resource page

Cook Island words for things at school

Api’i means School
Pi’a Api’i means Classroom
Peni means Pen
Penisara means Pencil
Poro means Ball
Puka means Book
Pepa means Paper
Kete Api’I means School Bag Kaingakai means Table
No’onga means Chair
Ove means Bell
Moenga means Mat
Pu’api’I means Teacher
Pu’api’i Maata means Principal
Nga’i kangakanga means Playground Tamariki means Children
Au Taeake means Friends
Kaikai i te tuaero means Lunch

May 22, 2024

Cook Island words for shapes and colours

Cook Island words for shapes and colours

As we continue to deliver Cook Island language videos, we give you ‘Cook Island words for shapes and colours’.

When learning any language, it’s great to start with the basics. So, learning Cook Island words for shapes and colours is an excellent way to integrate these words into everyday conversations.

Use them in a sentence like ‘The sky this evening looks bright Makara’ or ‘Your necklace looks great, especially the Tatauro’.

For more Cook Island Language videos visit our Cook Island Resource page.

Cook Island Words for Colours:

Rengarenga – Yellow
Totove’i – Purple
Auika – Blue
Matie – Green
Makara – Orange
Tarona – Pink
Kerekere – Black
Paraoni – Brown
Teatea -White
Muramura – Red

Cook Island words for Shapes

Punupunu – Circle
Puku’atu – Heart
Pi’a – Square
Tara’are – Triangle
Reketangere – Rectangle
Etu – Star
Taimana – Diamond
Overa – Oval
Tatauro – Cross

May 20, 2024

Cooks Island words for items at the supermarket

Cook Island words for items at the supermarket

As we continue to build our Cook Island language video series, we give you ‘Cook Island words for items at the supermarket’.

Items like ‘Varaoa’ which means ‘Bread’ or ‘Moa’ which means ‘Chicken’ and many more.

A great way to learn a language, is to become familiar with words you use nearly every day. The next time you walk around the supermarket, try and remember as many words as you can.

For more Cook Islands Language Videos, visit our Cook Island Language Resource Page.

Cook Island words for items at the supermarket

U means Milk
Titi means Cheese
Varaoa means Bread
‘Uamoa means Eggs
Pata means Butter
Ika means Fish
Moa means Chicken
Kiko Manu means Meat
Pekeni means Bacon
Poreti means Porridge
Akari means Coconut
Anani means Orange
Meika means Banana
Pu’a means Soap
Pu’a tama nio means Toothpaste
Keke pakapaka means Biscuit
Punu Puakatoro means Corned beef
Tiokereti means Chocolate

May 8, 2024

The Lord’s Prayer in Cook Island

The Lord’s Prayer in Cook Islands

At Pacific Learners Education, we are passionate about providing content that enriches the cultural journey of our Pacific children. In this video, we give you the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ in Cook Islands.

Integrating simple Cook Island words, phrases and prayers into everyday conversations allows our learners to become more confident and familiar when learning the language.  For more Cook Island language videos, you can visit our Cook Islands Language Resource Page, its a great way to learn at your own pace.

The Lord’s Prayer from English to Cook Islands

Our Father who art in heaven
E to matou Metua I te Ao ra

Hallowed be Thy Name
Kia Tapu toou ingoa

Thy Kingdom come
Kia tae toou Basileia

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Kia akono ia toou anoano I te Enua nei, mei tei te Ao katoa ana

Give us this day our daily bread
Omai I te kai e tau ia matou I teianei ra

And forgive us our trespasses
E akakore mai I ta matou ara

as we forgive
Mei ia matou

those who trespass against us
I akakore I ta tetai ara ia matou nei

And lead us not into temptation
Auraka e akaruke ia matou Kia timata’ia mai

but deliver us from the evil
E akaora ra ia matou mei te kino

For Thine is the Kingdom,
Noou oki te Basileia

the Power, and the Glory
E te Mana, e te Kaka

Forever and ever
E tuātau uatu

Amen , Amene

March 7, 2024

Tongan words for food

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

March 6, 2024

Tongan words for items at the supermarket

Tongan words for items at the supermarket

Learning Tongan words for items at the supermarket is a great way to have fun while learning the Tongan language.

By watching this video, you can learn words like  ‘Huʻakau’ which means ‘Milk’ or ‘Pōlisi’ which means ‘Porridge’, and many more.

At Pacific Leanrers, we are passionate about promoting pacific language and culture, so if you liked this video don’t forget to check out our Tongan Language resource page:

Tongan words for items at the supermarket.

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

February 12, 2024

Tokelau words for items at the supermarket

Tokelau words for items at the supermarket

As we continue our Tokelau Language video series, we bring you ‘Tokelau words for items at the supermarket’. In this video, we give you 17 items you see when walking around the supermarket.

Items like ‘Moa’ which means ‘Chicken’ or ‘Moli’ which means ‘Orange’, and many more. So, the next time you walk around the supermarket keep an eye out for these items. 

A great way to learn a language, is to learn items you see nearly everyday, then keep saying them so they become familiar.

If you liked this video, don’t forget to check out our Tokelau Language resource page: 

Tokelau words for items at the supermarket.

Huhu, means Milk
Hihī, means Cheese
Falaoa, means Bread
Fuāmoa, means Eggs
Pata, means Butter
Meakai kanohi, means Meat
Ika, means Fish
Moa, means Chicken
Meakai e kai i te taeao, means Cereal
Apū, means Apples
Moli, means Oranges
Fūafai, means Bananas
Mea moli ulu, means Shampoo
Pauta fufulu nifo, means Toothpaste
Pepa keke, means Biscuits
Mea ulu falai, means Chippies
Hukalati, means Chocolate

February 12, 2024

Common Tokelau Phrases

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 Tokelau Language Videos and Images visit our Tokelau Language Resources page.

Common Tokelau Phrases

Eā mai koe? Means How are you ? (singular)
Ko au e manuia, fakafetai means I am fine thank you
Ko ai tō igoa? Means What is your name ?
Ko Tevita toku igoa, means My name is Tevita
Ko koe e hau i fea? Means Where are you from?
Ko koe e fano ki fea? means Where are you going?
Manuia te aho! Means Have a nice day
Tulou, means Excuse me
Kua tā te fia? Means What is the time
Fano kehe! Means Go away
Ko au e fiafia lahi oi feiloaki atu, means Pleased to meet you
E fia te tau o te mea tenei? Means How much is this?
Ko koe nahe popole, means Don’t worry about it
Ehe matua lelei taku fakaTokelau, means I speak a little Tokelau
Ko au e alofa atu, means I love you
Ko au e hē malamalama, means I don’t understand
Fakafetai, means Thankyou
Fafano ō lima, means Wash your hands
Fano moe, means Its time for bed

February 4, 2024

Tokelau words for days and months

Tokelau words for days and months

Learning Tokelau words for days and months is a great way to kick start your Tokelau language journey. At Pacific Learners Education, we are passionate about delivering Pacific language content in a way that is fun and exciting. Impress your family, teachers and friends, and start using them today. 

In this video, you can learn words like ‘Māti’ meaning ‘March’ or ‘Aho Tofi’ meaning ‘Thursday’. Integrating these words into everyday conversations means you can become familiar with using them. 

For more Tokelau Language videos, visit our Tokelau Language Resource Page. 

Tokelau words for days

Aho Gafua, means Monday
Aho Lua, means Tuesday
Aho Lulu, means Wednesday
Aho Tofi, means Thursday
Aho Falaile, means Friday
Aho Tōnai, ,means Saturday
Aho Hā, means Sunday

Tokelau words for months

Ianuali, means January
Fepuali, means February
Māti, means March
Apelila, means April
Mē, means May
Iuni, means June
Iulai, means July
Aukuho, means August
Hetema, means September
Oketopa, means October
Novema, means November
Tehema, means December

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