Phase book of modern Maori Flashcards by David whitecliffe-Davies

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What kind of music do you like?

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He aha ngaa waiata pai ki a koe

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Would you like to go out?

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Me puta tahi taaua

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Would you like to grab a coffee?

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Me tiki taaua a teetahi poo

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Do you like to dance?

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He pai ki a koe te kanikani

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May I buy you dinner sometime?

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Me kai tahi taaua a teetahi poo

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What kind of food do you like?

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He aha nga kai reka ki a koe

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What are your hobbies?

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He aha oo runaruna

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I like playing guitar

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He pai ki a au te whakatangi rakuraku

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I like painting

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He pai ki a au te peita pikitia

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I like reading

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He pai ki a au te paanui pukapuka

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I like watching tv

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He pai ki a au te maatakitaki pouaka whakaata

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I like shopping

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He pai ki a au te hokohoko

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I like going to the movies

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He pai ki a au te maatakitaki kiriata

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I like tramping/bushwalking

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He pai ki a au te hiikoi ngahere

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I like eating out

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He pai ki a au te toro wharekai

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I like travelling

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He pai ki a au te taunaha whenua

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I like sports

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He pai ki a au te haakinakina

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Would you like to go to the beach?

A

Me haere tahi taaua ki te taha moana

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Would you like to go to the mall?

A

Me haere tahi taaua ki te whare toatini

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Would you like to go watch a band?

A

Me haere tahi taaua ki te maataki roopuu puuoru

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Would you like to go to the zoo?

A

Me haere tahi taaua ki te taiwhanga kararehe

Q

What is the maaori word for….?

A

He aha te kupu maaori moo

Q

Please speak louder

A

Kia kaha ake too reo

Q

I can’t hear

A

Kaaore au i te rongo

Q

I didn’t hear that

A

Kaaore au i rongo i teenaa

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I don’t understand

A

Kaaore au i te maarama

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can you speak more slowly?

A

Aata koorero

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Can you say that again?

A

Koorero mai ano

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Can you spell that?

A

Tauria mai teenaa kupu

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How do I say…..?

A

Me peehea taku ki….

Q

Can you speak english?

A

E moohio ana koe ki te koorero paakehaa

Q

I speak english better than I speak maori

A

He pai ake tooku reo paakehaa i tooku reo Maaori