Abl. E au—by me.

Meiate au—from me.

Meia au.

Iate au.

Ia au.

The form and changes of the verb in Tongan are exceedingly simple. In fact, it may be said that there is but one conjugation for the regular verbs of every description; but the auxiliary signs of the verb vary in the past and future tenses.

Euphonic terminations are a or i, and ekina, eina, aki, hia, atu, and age; as oku ou tabu'i koe. With slight exceptions verbal roots undergo no changes in conjugation; they are destitute of those inflexions which indicate moods, tenses, number, or person. The conjugation of the Tongan verb is therefore accomplished by the use of certain auxiliary signs, particles, and words. Example: