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tongan

/ˈtɒŋ.ən/

2 entries

adjective

/ˈtɒŋ.ən/formal
  • ruОтносящийся к Тонге, её народу или языку.

Relating to Tonga, its people, or its language.

  1. Relating to TongaB1formal

    Of or pertaining to the island monarchy of Tonga, its people, or its culture.

    ruТонганский

    • The Tongan language is spoken by the majority of the population.
    • She wore a traditional Tongan dress to the ceremony.
    • Tongan cuisine often includes seafood and root vegetables.
Forms
  • more tongan comparative form
  • most tongan superlative form

noun

/ˈtɒŋ.ən/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее уроженца или жителя Тонги, или полинезийский язык, на котором говорят тонганцы.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of Tonga, or the Polynesian language spoken by the Tongan people.

proper noun

  1. Person from TongaA2formal

    A native or inhabitant of the Polynesian island nation of Tonga.

    ruТонганец

    • My neighbor is a Tongan who moved here last year.
    • The Tongan community celebrated their culture at the festival.
    • Many Tongans are known for their warm hospitality.
  2. Tongan languageB1formal

    The Polynesian language spoken by the people of Tonga.

    ruТонганский язык

    • She is learning to speak Tongan to communicate with her relatives.
    • Tongan has a rich oral tradition of storytelling.
    • The dictionary includes translations from English to Tongan.
Forms
  • tongans plural form
  • tongans' possessive plural form
  • tongan's possessive singular form