How to say “I love you” in Tongan
The most common way to say “i love you” in Tongan. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ʻOku ou ʻofa atu kia koe
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Tongan
Mālō e lelei, ʻOku ou ʻofa atu kia koe
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Tongan?
"I love you" in Tongan is "ʻOku ou ʻofa atu kia koe". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ʻOku ou ʻofa atu kia koe" written in Tongan?
"ʻOku ou ʻofa atu kia koe" is the standard written form in Tongan, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "ʻOku ou ʻofa atu kia koe" in Tongan?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ʻOku ou ʻofa atu kia koe" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "ʻOku ou ʻofa atu kia koe" mean in English?
"ʻOku ou ʻofa atu kia koe" is the Tongan way of saying "I love you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "I love you" in Tongan?
Many languages — including Tongan — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ʻOku ou ʻofa atu kia koe" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Tongan spoken?
Tongan is spoken by an estimated 187,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Tongan dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Tongan dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "ʻOku ou ʻofa atu kia koe" or any other Tongan text.