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 around 187,000 …

4 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 they …

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

Nov 29, 2025 · In this article, we will delve into the Tongan language’s intricacies, its historical background, linguistic characteristics, pronunciation nuances, common words and phrases, and its …

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 your first weeks …

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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.