Tēnā phrases Flashcards
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.
tēnā pōhēhē tēnā
well then! right then! OK, that’s that done - an idiom used to suggest that the speaker thinks a task has been completed.
tēnā, tēnā
(interjection) well then, now then, very well then, match that - used at the start of a sentence to focus attention on what follows.
tēnā
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.
tēnā pōhēhē tēnā
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.
tēnā rūkahu tēnā
alright then, okay then, well then
ā tēnā
(interjection) try it again, do it again, have another go - a request to say or do something again.
tēnā anō
let me see it, let me see now, well then, now then, very well then, please - placed at the beginning of a request.
tēnā koa
perhaps, possibly, maybe, there is a possibility
tēnā pea
a form used when placing pea at the beginning of a sentence or phrase.
that’s that - a saying to indicate the speaker considers a matter is settled.
ko) tēnā tēnā/(ko) tērā tērā
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.
engari mō tēnā
not so, rather that than.
engari anō [tēnā]
that’s enough, that’s sufficient.
ka nui tēnā
on the other hand, then again, but in this case.
tēnā ko tēnei
that’ll suffice, that’s enough of that - an idiom used to indicate affirmation or to instruct.
ka mātua tēnā
too much detail, too much information - an idiom.
āmiki rawa tēnā
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.
ko tāua/tātou (katoa) tēnā
thank you very much (speaking to one person).
tēnā rawa atu koe
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.
mā tēnā ka aha?
Also as mā tērā ka aha.
good morning - said to one person.
tēnā koe i tēnei ata
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.
mā hea mai i/ki tēnā
good afternoon, good evening - said to two people.
tēnā kōrua i tēnei ahiahi
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.
mā te aha (anō) i [tēnā]
