twaɪ

Definitions

1. noun

a term used in Polynesian languages to refer to ‘you’ (singular, formal), similar to the English ‘you’ or ‘thou’

“The instructor said, ‘toi, you need to practice your pronunciation.’”

2. adverb

a Polynesian term used to emphasize a command, similar to ‘you will’ or ‘you must’

“Toi, go to the store and buy milk.”