Learn Tongan – Food & Drink Vocabulary (Tongan Language)
In this quick Tongan language lesson, you’ll learn 16 common Tongan words for food and drinks - perfect for beginners wanting fast, practical vocabulary.
This is a shortened, easy-to-follow version of our full video “Tongan Words for Items You See at the Supermarket.” Use these everyday words at home, at the store, or in daily conversations to build confidence and fluency.
You’ll learn words like:
Huʻakau - Milk
Ma - Bread
Moa - Chicken
…and many more essential Tongan food and drink words.
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Tongan Words for Food & Drinks
Huʻakau — Milk
Siisi — Cheese
Ma — Bread
Foʻi moa — Eggs
Pata — Butter
Ika — Fish
Moa — Chicken
Kanomate — Meat
Pēkani — Bacon
Pōlisi — Porridge
Niu — Coconut
Moli — Orange
Siaine — Banana
Pisikete — Biscuit
Kapa pulu — Corned beef
Sokaleti — Chocolate