Explore Common Māori Phrases

What does 'Kia ora' mean?

• Hello or be well

• See you later

• Thank you

• Goodbye

How do you say 'thank you' in Māori?

• kia ora

• haere mai

• tena koe

• kia ora mai

What is the Māori phrase for 'goodbye'?

• Tēnā koutou

• Aroha mai

• Haere rā

• Kia ora

Translate 'Haere mai' into English.

• go away

• stay there

• come back

• come here

What does 'Aroha' signify in Māori culture?

• Strength and resilience

• Love and compassion

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Happiness and joy

How would you greet someone in the morning in Māori?

• Ata mārie

• Kia ora

• Mōrena

• Tēnā koutou

What is the meaning of 'Tēnā koe'?

• How are you?

• Goodbye to you

• Thank you very much

• Hello to you

How do you say 'please' in Māori?

• māori

• tēnā

• kia ora

• haere mai

What does 'Ka pai' express?

• Confusion or uncertainty

• Indifference or apathy

• Disapproval or dissatisfaction

• Approval or satisfaction

Translate 'Mā te wā' into English.

• Hello

• Take care

• Goodbye

• See you later