fakaofo
See also: Fakaofo
Tokelauan
Etymology
From faka- + ofo (“to be surprised”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /fa.ka.ˈo.fo/
- Hyphenation: fa‧ka‧o‧fo
Verb
fakaofo
- (transitive) to warn
- (transitive) to amaze
- (transitive) to surprise
Derived terms
- Fakaofo
References
- R. Simona, editor (1986) Tokelau Dictionary, Auckland: Office of Tokelau Affairs, page 64