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The Niuean language is similar to Tongan, with influences from Samoan and Pukapuka in the Cook Islands. The letter 'g' is pronounced 'ng' as in Samoan. Most people speak English as a second language.
Niuean basics
Hello Fakaalofa atu
Goodbye Koe Kia (to one person), Mutolu Kia (two or more people)
How are you? Malolo nakai a koe?
I'm well (thanks) Malolo (fakaaue)
Please Fakamolemole
Thank you Fakaaue lahi
Good luck Kia monuina
Eat Kai
Drink Inu
Be careful of ugas Fakaholo fakasekiseki h e po
(coconut crabs) when neke mapela e tau uga
driving at night
What time is rush hour? Hola fiha e tula lavelave?
Yes E
No Nakai
