Here are some commom vocabulary and phrases that are commonly used in the classroom.
Greetings
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| Nau mai!/Haere mai! |
Welcome! |
| Tēnā koe |
Hello to one person |
| Tēnā kōrua |
Hello to two people |
| Tēnā koutou |
Hello to more than two people |
| Kia ora |
Hi! |
| Ata mārie |
Good morning |
| Ahiahi mārie |
Good afternoon |
| Pō mārie |
Good evening |
| Kei te pēhea koe? |
How are you? |
| Kei to pai |
I’m fine |
Farewells
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| Ka kite anō |
See you! |
| Kua hoki au |
I’m off! |
| Hei konā rā |
Bye (said to the one leaving or one the
phone) |
| Hei konā rā |
Bye (said to the one staying) |
| Haere atu rā |
Bye (said to the one staying) |
| Hoki pai atu |
Safe return! |
Introductions
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| Ko ___________ tēnei |
This is ____________ |
| Ko wai tōu ingoa? |
What is your name? |
| Ko____________ |
(name) |
| Nō hea koe? |
Where are you from? |
| Nō ___________ |
(place) |
| Me hongi tāua |
Let’s hongi |
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