Phrases - Home 3 (Chores - avoidance)

Question 1

You should put those clothes in the dryer.

Answer 1

Me tuku ngā kākahu ki te pūrere whakamaroke.

Question 2

You should help us (three or more), don’t avoid the clean up.

Answer 2

Me āwhina koe i ā mātou, kaua e karo i ngā mahi whakapaipai.

Question 3

Stop moaning, vacuuming is fine!

Answer 3

Kāti te amuamu, he mahi pārekareka te ngote puehu!

Question 4

Don’t roll your eyes if I ask you to wash dishes.

Answer 4

Kaua e tikoro i ō whatu, mēnā ka pātai au ki a koe ki te horoi maitai.

Question 5

Stop delaying, clean up the food table.

Answer 5

Kāti te whakaroaroa, me whakapaipai i te tēpu kai.

Question 6

Stop avoiding chores if you want to get pocket money.

Answer 6

Kāti te karo i ngā mahi whakapai whare, ki te pirangi koe ki te whai pūtea.

Question 7

Hurry up, won’t be long and it’s all done!

Answer 7

Kia tere, kāore e roa, ka oti!

Question 8

Keep going! The job is nearly finished!

Answer 8

Kia kaha! Kua tata oti ngā mahi!

Question 9

They (three or more) are all free to play, but you’re not!

Answer 9

Kua wātea rātou ki te tākaro, engari anō koe!