Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
tokelau. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
tokelau, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
tokelau in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
tokelau you have here. The definition of the word
tokelau will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
tokelau, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Finnish
Etymology
See Tokelau.
Pronunciation
Noun
tokelau
- Tokelauan (language)
Declension
Derived terms
Tokelauan
Etymology
From Proto-Polynesian *tokelau. Cognates include Maori tokerau and Samoan to'elau.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key):
- Hyphenation: to‧ke‧la‧u
Noun
tokelau
- northern wind
- northward
Derived terms
References
- R. Simona, editor (1986), Tokelau Dictionary, Auckland: Office of Tokelau Affairs, page 393