Study in Tokelau - Lonely Planet Travel Information

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Language

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

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