v. 1. ask, question n. 2. question

v. apologize, be sorry

faka- (cause an action) + toese (remove). Fakatoese atu mo te tuai o tali atu. I apologize for the late response. -atu: you apologize to others, -mai: Others apologize to you

v. curse, put a curse on -

n. letter (of the alphabet)

n. talk; conversation; speech

faipati (talk) + -ga (noun marker).

v. say, tell

v. shout out, call out loud

v. [N] speak; talk

n. [N] book

n. legend, folktales passed down in the family

Tala Kkai are tales told for enjoyment, often in darkened houses after an evening meal, while children and adults recline and relax for the evening. These are well-known by Nanumeans and some are known throughout Tuvalu. Different tellers add their own dramatic and vocal touches, adding depth and enjoyment. (Keith & Anne Chambers' Website)