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.
Noun. fakaalofa. love Fakaalofa lahi atu - love towards you; hello.
' Ko e taha kakano, kua pehē e Matua, 'Kua ofania e au a koe. '
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 |
Talking about local crafts, viewpoints or children, you can use the word “Fuluola†which translates to “Pretty†or “Beautiful†to compliment a sight.
The typical verbal greeting in Tonga is 'Malo e lelei' (Hello). Visitors may be greeted with 'Talitali fiefia' (Welcome).
Here are some ways to say hello in different Pacific Island languages:
- Samoan - "talofa"
- Tongan - "mÄlÅ e lelei"
- Fijian - "bula"
- Fijian Indian - "namaste"
- Cook Island MÄori - "kia orÄna"
- Niuean - "fakalofa lahi atu"
- Tokelau - "mÄlo ni"
- Tuvalu - "fakatalofa atu"
Tongan is a Polynesian language which is closely related to Wallisian (Uvean), Niuean, Hawaiian, and Samoan.
Language in Tonga.
| English | Tongan |
|---|
| Thank you very much | malo 'aupito |
| No, thank you | 'ikai, malo pe |
| Hi. (Informal) | Malo e lelei. |
| Hello (Formal) | Malo 'etau lava. |
In short, Niue is pronounced “Nyoo-Ayâ€. You're welcome.
Niue Tourism - Merry Christmas, Kia monuina e Kilisimasi | Facebook.
The 20201 Niuean Language Week theme is: Kia Tupuolaola e Moui he Tagata Niue. May the Tagata Niue thrive.
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.
International. Air New Zealand services Niue with twice weekly flights from Auckland, New Zealand, with an approximate flight time of just over 3 hours. Niue's international Airport, Hanan (IUE), is less than 5 minutes from the main town Alofi. Please visit for the latest flight details.
Niuean (/njuˈeɪən/; ko e vagahau NiuÄ“) is a Polynesian language, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian subgroup of the Austronesian languages. It is most closely related to Tongan and slightly more distantly to other Polynesian languages such as MÄori, Samoan, and Hawaiian.
A collection of useful phrases in Tuvaluan, a Polynesian language spoken mainly in Tuvalu, a nation consisting of nine small islands in the south-central Pacific.
Useful phrases in Tuvaluan.
| English | Te 'gana TÅ«valu (Tuvaluan) |
|---|
| How are you? | E Ä koe? (sg) E Ä koulua? (du) E Ä koutou? (pl) |
What language do they speak in Fiji?
What is the Cook island language?
Rarotongan
English
Pukapukan language
The Tongan language is the official language, along with English. Tongan, a Polynesian language, is closely related to Wallisian (Uvean), Niuean, Hawaiian, and Samoan. Tongan is an Austronesian language of the Polynesian branch spoken in Tonga. It has around 187,000 speakers and is a national language of Tonga.
English Meaning
- whÄmere (family, household)
- whÄnau (extended family)
- ngare (family, kin, blood relatives, relations)
Niue (/ˈnjuËeɪ/ or /niËˈjuËeɪ/; Niuean: NiuÄ“) is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, 2,400 kilometres (1,500 mi) northeast of New Zealand. Niue's land area is about 261 square kilometres (101 sq mi) and its population, predominantly Polynesian, was about 1,600 in 2016.
In 1900 Great Britain established a protectorate over Niue. The following year the island was annexed to New Zealand as part of the Cook Islands, but in 1903 it was separated and given its own resident commissioner and island council.
Niue is self-governing in 'free association' with New Zealand. It is part of the Realm of New Zealand, which means that we share the same Head of State, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of New Zealand.
