Tēnā phrases

Question 1

you’re so mistaken, that’s totally incorrect, that’s a load of rubbish, you’re so wrong, yeah right - an idiom suggesting that in the opinion of the speaker the statement is incorrect.

Answer 1

tēnā pōhēhē tēnā

Question 2

well then! right then! OK, that’s that done - an idiom used to suggest that the speaker thinks a task has been completed.

Answer 2

tēnā, tēnā

Question 3

(interjection) well then, now then, very well then, match that - used at the start of a sentence to focus attention on what follows.

Answer 3

tēnā

Question 4

you’re so mistaken, that’s totally incorrect, that’s a load of rubbish, you’re so wrong, yeah right - an idiom suggesting that in the opinion of the speaker the statement is incorrect.

Answer 4

tēnā pōhēhē tēnā

Question 5

that’s a load of rubbish, you’re so wrong, you’re so mistaken, that’s totally incorrect - an idiom suggesting that in the opinion of the speaker the statement is incorrect.

Answer 5

tēnā rūkahu tēnā

Question 6

alright then, okay then, well then

Answer 6

ā tēnā

Question 7

(interjection) try it again, do it again, have another go - a request to say or do something again.

Answer 7

tēnā anō

Question 8

let me see it, let me see now, well then, now then, very well then, please - placed at the beginning of a request.

Answer 8

tēnā koa

Question 9

perhaps, possibly, maybe, there is a possibility

Answer 9

tēnā pea

a form used when placing pea at the beginning of a sentence or phrase.

Question 10

that’s that - a saying to indicate the speaker considers a matter is settled.

Answer 10

ko) tēnā tēnā/(ko) tērā tērā

Question 11

ot a chance! there’s no way I’ll do that! not likely! I don’t think so! no way! - an idom used to emphatically disagree with a statement.

Answer 11

engari mō tēnā

Question 12

not so, rather that than.

Answer 12

engari anō [tēnā]

Question 13

that’s enough, that’s sufficient.

Answer 13

ka nui tēnā

Question 14

on the other hand, then again, but in this case.

Answer 14

tēnā ko tēnei

Question 15

that’ll suffice, that’s enough of that - an idiom used to indicate affirmation or to instruct.

Answer 15

ka mātua tēnā

Question 16

too much detail, too much information - an idiom.

Answer 16

āmiki rawa tēnā

Question 17

that’s us, we’re for that, we’re into that, what a good idea, count us in - an idiom used to express agreement or support for someone else’s statement or suggestion.

Answer 17

ko tāua/tātou (katoa) tēnā

Question 18

thank you very much (speaking to one person).

Answer 18

tēnā rawa atu koe

Question 19

what would that solve? what will that solve? what would that achieve? what difference will that make? - a kīwaha to question the value of doing something.

Answer 19

mā tēnā ka aha?

Also as mā tērā ka aha.

Question 20

good morning - said to one person.

Answer 20

tēnā koe i tēnei ata

Question 21

it’s the thought that counts, the thought is appreciated, that will do just fine, that all helps, that’s something, better than nothing - an idiom acknowledging someone’s contribution, no matter how small it may be.

Answer 21

mā hea mai i/ki tēnā

Question 22

good afternoon, good evening - said to two people.

Answer 22

tēnā kōrua i tēnei ahiahi

Question 23

better than nothing, the main thing was that, at least that’s something, rather that than - an idiom used to suggest that it was better that something was done even if it wasn’t done well.

Answer 23

mā te aha (anō) i [tēnā]