Electronics

1. Ko e ʻuhila

   Electricity / lightning

   Usage

   Originally lightning; the word for reporting a power cut. Cognate with Hawaiian "uila" and Samoan "uila"

2. Ko e poini ʻuhila

   Power outlet

   Usage

   From English "power point"; Tonga uses the Type I plug at 240 V, as in Australia

3. Ko e komipiuta

   Computer

   Usage

   Borrowed from English; useful when looking for an internet cafe

4. Ko e ʻaisi

   Refrigerator

   Usage

   From English "ice"; use it when checking what your room has

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