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What does 'kataki' mean in Tongan?
What does 'kataki' mean in Tongan?
- Go
- Thank you
- Excuse me
- Please (correct)
If someone asks 'saipee malo', what are they asking?
If someone asks 'saipee malo', what are they asking?
- How are you? (correct)
- What is your name?
- Where are you going?
- Can I help you?
Which Tongan phrase means 'excuse me'?
Which Tongan phrase means 'excuse me'?
- Dulo (correct)
- Hongo
- Ma lelei
- Alo
What does 'aussie' mean in Tongan?
What does 'aussie' mean in Tongan?
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How many letters are there in the Tongan alphabet?
How many letters are there in the Tongan alphabet?
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Study Notes
Tongan Language Basics
- Ma lelei: Hello
- Lele: Thank you
- Saipee malo: How are you?
- Good thank you: Response to "How are you?"
- Dulo: Excuse me
- Kataki: Please
- Come: Command to invite someone
- Where are you going?: Question regarding someone's destination
- Alo: Go
- Aussie: Finish
- Sit down: Instruction to take a seat
- Nine: Drink
- Hongo: Ten
Tongan Alphabet
- Consists of 16 letters
- Engaging method used to teach the alphabet, likely incorporating music
Cultural Engagement
- Encouragement and pride expressed for learning Tongan phrases
- Importance of community and sharing the Tongan language emphasized
- Interactive and fun learning environment promoted with applause at the end
Tongan Language Basics
- Ma lelei: Hello
- Lele: Thank you
- Saipee malo: How are you?
- Good thank you: Response to "How are you?"
- Dulo: Excuse me
- Kataki: Please
- Come: Command to invite someone
- Where are you going?: Question regarding someone's destination
- Alo: Go
- Aussie: Finish
- Sit down: Instruction to take a seat
- Nine: Drink
- Hongo: Ten
Tongan Alphabet
- Consists of 16 letters
- Engaging method used to teach the alphabet, likely incorporating music
Cultural Engagement
- Encouragement and pride expressed for learning Tongan phrases
- Importance of community and sharing the Tongan language emphasized
- Interactive and fun learning environment promoted with applause at the end
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Test your knowledge of basic Tongan phrases and the Tongan alphabet. This quiz emphasizes community engagement and the interactive aspects of learning the language. Learn important expressions and cultural significance while having fun.
