Greetings & Introductions

Question 1

Kia ora

Answer 1

Casual, informal greeting that you can use with someone you know or have developed a rapport with including whānau, friends and people you know well. It can also be used to say ‘Thanks!’, ‘Best wishes’, ‘Be well’ or ‘Cheers!’

Question 2

Tēnā koe

Answer 2

Polite, formal term, and is used with a person you don’t know, in particular when addressing elders or those in a position of authority

Question 3

Tēnā kōrua

Answer 3

Polite, formal greeting for two people

Question 4

Tēnā koutou

Answer 4

Polite greeting for three or more people.

Question 5

Nō

Answer 5

When introducing yourself, is used to say where you are from. It can be used to say your town, city, or iwi affiliation.

Question 6

Nō hea koe?

Answer 6

Where are you from?

Question 7

Nō Ōtautahi ahau

Answer 7

I am from Christchurch

Question 8

Nō Te Whanganui-a-Tara ahau

Answer 8

I am from Wellington

Question 9

Nō Ngāi Tahu ahau

Answer 9

I affiliate to the Ngāi Tahu tribe/people

Question 10

Ata mārie

Answer 10

Good morning

Question 11

Mōrena

Answer 11

Good morning; morning

Question 12

Ahiahi mārie

Answer 12

Good afternoon

Question 13

Pō mārie

Answer 13

Good evening; Good night

Question 14

Nau mai

Answer 14

Welcome!

Question 15

Haere mai

Answer 15

Welcome!; Come here

Question 16

Haere rā

Answer 16

Goodbye (to a person going)

Question 17

E noho rā

Answer 17

Goodbye (said to someone staying)

Question 18

Tēnā koutou katoa

Answer 18

Greetings to you all; hello to you all

Question 19

Ka kite anō

Answer 19

See you again; see you later

Question 20

Nau mai hoki mai

Answer 20

Welcome Back