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Tokelauan is a Polynesian language, closely related to Tuvaluan and Samoan. Because of frequent contact with NZ, most Tokelauans speak some English.
Tokelauan pronunciation is similar to other Polynesian languages, except that 'f' is pronounced as a soft 'wh', and 'g' is pronounced 'ng' (a soft sound) as in Samoan.
Tokelauan basics
Hello Malo ni or Taloha
Goodbye Tofaa
How are you? Ea mai koe?
I'm well Ko au e lelei
Please Faka molemole
Thank you Faka fetai
Yes Io
No Heai
