Tongan is one of the multiple languages in the Polynesian branch of the Austronesian languages, along with Hawaiian, Cook islander, Māori, and Tahitian, for example.

5 days ago · 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, …

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.

Nov 1, 2025 · In this article, we will delve into the Tongan language’s intricacies, its historical background, linguistic characteristics, pronunciation nuances, common words and phrases, …

Families are paramount in Tongan life with each member playing a defined role. Women have a higher social standing than other Polynesian cultures, with some authority over male family …

Start your Tongan language journey with Asalei’s game-based lessons. It’s a learn Tongan language app you can use anywhere — free to start and popular in NZ, Australia and the …

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 …

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