A collection of useful phrases in Niuean (Vagahau Niuē), a Polynesian language spoken in Niue, the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Tonga.

Useful phrases in Niuean.

Phrase Vagahau Niuē (Niuean)
What’s your name? Ko hai e higoa haau?
My name is … Ko … e higoa haaku
Where are you from?
I’m from … Nofo au i …

Thereof How do you say Happy Niuean language week in Niuean? Faahi tapu he vagahau Niue – Niue Language Week. Fakaalofa lahi atu!

How do you count Niuean? What are the Niuean Numbers from 0-10?

  1. 0 = nakai to e / note.
  2. 1 = taha.
  3. 2 = ua.
  4. 3 = tolu.
  5. 4 = fa.
  6. 5 = lima.
  7. 6 = ono.
  8. 7 = fitu.

Similarly, How do you say a prayer in Niuean?

Liogi he Iki – The Lord’s prayer in Niuean:

Kia hoko mai hau a kautu. Kia eke haau a finagalo ke he lalolagi nei, tuga ne eke ke he lagi, Kia foaki mai e koe ke he aho nai ha mautolu a tau mena kai, ke lata ke he aho taha.

How do you say Happy New Year in Niuean?

Monuina e Kilisimasi mo e Tau Foou ha tautolu oti! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of us!

What is the theme for 2021 Niuean language week? This year, the Niuean community in New Zealand decided on the theme, “Kia tupuolaola e moui he Tagata Niue” which means “May the Tagata Niue thrive” for Faahi tapu he Vagahau Niue – Niue Language Week 2021. The theme stems from the umbrella concept of wellbeing, for this year’s nine Pacific Language Weeks.

How do you say welcome in Tokelau?

A collection of useful phrases in Tokelauan (Gagana Tokelau), a Polynesian language spoken mainly in Tokelau and New Zealand.

Useful phrases in Tokelauan.

Phrase Gagana Tokelau (Tokelauan)
Welcome Ulu tons mai

How do you say Merry Christmas in Niuean? Niue Tourism – Merry Christmas, Kia monuina e Kilisimasi… | Facebook.

What does Monuina E Aho mean?

Have a good day Monuina e aho. I don’t understand.

How many villages are there in Niue? Niue is subdivided into 14 villages (that is, municipalities). Each village has a village council that elects its chairman. The villages are at the same time electoral districts.

What is thank you in Tongan? Tonga

Tongan phrase English translation
Tongan phrase Malo ‘Aupito English translation Thank you
Tongan phrase Tulou English translation Excuse me
Tongan phrase ‘Alu a English translation Farewell (said to the person leaving)
Tongan phrase Nofo a English translation Farewell (said to the person staying)

What does the Niue flag represent? The yellow field symbolizes “the bright sunshine of Niue and the warm feelings of the Niuean people towards New Zealand and her people.” The association with New Zealand, which took over responsibility and administration of Niue in 1901, is also represented by the four small stars that depict the Southern Cross.

What is special about Niue?

Niue is the World’s Largest Raised Coral Atoll

It was formed by volcanic upheavals some 2-3 million years ago leaving a large island of limestone rock. That’s what makes Niue unique from the other South Pacific Islands and why it has the nickname “The Rock of the Pacific”.

How do you say beautiful in Tokelau?

beautiful mānaia, gali’, matagali, matagofie, lalelei.

Do they speak English in Tokelau? Tokelau has two official languages: Tokelauan and English .

Languages of Tokelau
Minority English (59.2%), Samoan (42.0%), Tuvaluan (11.7%), Kiribati (2.7%)

What is goodbye Tokelau? Tōfā ni – Good bye.

How do you say goodbye in Niuean?

Hello and Goodbye in Nuiean:

  1. Fakaalofa atu Hi/Hello.
  2. Fakaalofa lahi atu kia koe – Hello/Greetings (to one)
  3. Fakaalofa lahi atu kia mua – Hello/Greetings (to two)
  4. Fakaalofa lahi atu kia mutolu oti. …
  5. Koe kia – Goodbye (to one)
  6. Mua kia – Goodbye (to two)
  7. Mutolu kia Goodbye (to three or more)

What does Fakaalofa Lahi Atu? Fakaalofa lahi atu means “hello” in Niuean and it was a phrase I quickly tried to learn as I was made very welcome in the small community of Niue. It’s an interesting and very special destination for anyone who wants a tropical break from the New Zealand winter, or indeed anytime.

What is Niue famous for?

Niue is well known as one of the largest upraised coral atoll in the world situated in the middle of the South Pacific within a triangle boundary of Tonga, Samoan and Cook Islands.

What country has Pikachu on their money? Yes, that is Pikachu, on a coin. There is Pokemon on the currency of Niue (a self-governing island state in free association with NZ).

What are the names of the 14 villages in Niue?

There are 14 villages in Niue, listed in order of population:

  • Alofi.
  • Hakupu.
  • Avatele.
  • Tamakautoga.
  • Mutalau.
  • Tuapa.
  • Lakepa.
  • Makefu.

What is family in Tongan? The term ‘fāmili’, which stems from English, is used to refer to one’s immediate family . Rather, people tend to identify with their kāinga (extended family). The fāmili consists of a married couple, their children and sometimes other family members under the same roof.

What does Fefe hake mean?

Fefe hake. How are you? Sai pe. Fine, Alright,well.

What is brother in Tongan? Derived from Tongan word tokoua (brother). Seaward. 12/19/15 9:48am. Kyle’ nickname has always been toko.

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