Tokelau salutations

Oral/Verbal

These terms can be used for speeches and conversations and any other forms of oral/verbal communications.

   Formal  Informal
 Greetings - Hello Taloha ni Taloha ni
 Welcome

Ulu tonu mai

 Malo te aofia mai
Omamai
 Farewell – Good bye Tofa ni Taloha ni
 Please Fakamolemole Fakamolemole
 Thank you Fakafetai lahi lele Fakafetai

 

Written

These terms can be used for letters and any other forms of written communications.

   Formal  Informal
 Greetings - Hello Taloha ni Taloha ni
 Welcome Ulu tonu mai Malo te aofia mai
Omamai
 Farewell – Good bye Tofa ni Taloha ni
 Please Fakamolemole Fakamolemole
 Thank you Fakafetai lahi lele Fakafetai