Tongan (English pronunciation: / ˈtɒŋ (ɡ) ən / TONG- (g)ən; [3][4][5][a] lea fakatonga) is an Austronesian language of the Polynesian branch native to the island nation of Tonga. It has …

Nov 17, 2025 · The summit of volcanic undersea mountains forms the two roughly parallel chains of the Tongan islands. Most of the islands of the western chain are classified as high islands, …

Because of her vision, Tongan culture is an integral part of the school curriculum. Students learn Tongan history, traditional poetry, music, and dancing, along with wood carving, mat weaving, …

Nov 7, 2025 · In this article, we will delve into the Tongan language’s intricacies, its historical background, linguistic characteristics, pronunciation nuances, common words and phrases, …

Tongan is a Polynesian language spoken mainly on the island of Tonga in the Pacfic, and also in Samoa, Fiji, Niue, Vanuatu and a number of other coutries.

The following “Basic Tongan” lessons will help you get a head start in learning the language and using colloquial phrases that will help you survive during your home stay experience and in …

I came across this video which is timely with ‘Aotearoa celebrating yet another Tongan language week. To add to Isoa’ great explanation, I want to bring some language and my own personal …

Tongan is the language used for everyday communication, while Tongan and English are both official languages. The majority of Tongans are of Polynesian descent.

Tongan is the most commonly heard language in public places, such as markets, schools, offices and churches. Due to the country’s seventy years as a British protectorate, English is also …

: a member of a Polynesian people of Tonga 2 : the Polynesian language of the Tongans Tongan adjective