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Language

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

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