Phrase Book Of Modern Maori Flashcards by Gary Wright

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Inahea ?

A

When

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Ināianei

A

Now

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I te ata nei

A

This morning

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I te ahiahi nei

A

This afternoon

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I te whā karaka

A

At four o’clock

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I te rā nei

A

Today

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Inanahi

A

Yesterday

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I te Rāhina

A

Last Monday

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I tēnei wiki

A

This week

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I tērā wiki

A

Last week

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I tērā marama

A

Last month

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I tērā tau

A

Last year

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Mutunga wiki

A

Weekend

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Rā okioki

A

Rest day, weekend

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He aha ngā waiata pai ki a koe ?

A

What kind of music do you like ?

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He pai ki a au te …

A

I like ….

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Me puta tahi tāua ?

A

Would you like to go out ?

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He pai ki a koe te kanikani ?

A

Do you like to dance ?

Q

He aha ngā kai reka ki a koe ?

A

What kind of food do you like ?

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Me tiki kawhe tāuā ?

A

Would you like to grab a coffee ?

Q

He aha ō runaruna ?

A

What are your hobbies ?

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Āta kōrero ?

A

Can you speak more slowly ?

Q

Me haere tahi tāua ki te …?

A

Would you like to go to/for …?

Q

He aha te kupu māori mō …?

A

What is the maori for …?

Kāore au i te mārama

I don’t understand

Me pēhea taku ki … ?

How do I say …?

He pai te tūtaki ki a koe

I’m pleased to meet you

He aha to mahi ?

What do you do for a living ?

Tangohia tō pōtae !

Take off your hat !

Tāria te wā !

Bide your time!/ Be patient !

Unuhia ō hū !

Take off your shoes!

Katia te kūaha !

Close the door !

Hopukina te pōro !

Catch the ball!

Kei hea koe ?

Where are you ?

I hea koe ?

Where were you ?

Runga

Above or on top

Raro

Below or under

Waho

Outside

Roto

Inside

Mua

In front of

Muri

Behind

I raro i te tēpu

Under the table