Terms for Praising / He Whakanui, He Whakamihi Flashcards
Well done!
Tino pai!
Very good! /That’s great!
Well done!
Ka mau te wehi!
How fantastic!
Well done!
Ka rawe!
Excellent!
Celebrate your whānau
Ka mutu pea!
How great! / How marvellous!
Celebrate your whānau
Kei whea mai!
Terrific! / That’s outstanding!
Celebrate your whānau
Whakamīharo ana!
That’s amazing!
Who is awesome? You are.
Koia kei a koe!
You’re the bomb! / You’re awesome!
Who is awesome? You are.
Kikino kē rā koe!
You’re so onto it!
Who is awesome? You are.
Taputapu kē nei koutou!
You (3+) are neat alright!
Encouragement
Tō kaha hoki!
You’re so courageous! / You’re so capable! / You’re so able!
Encouragement
Kei reira (hoki)!
It’s (his/her/your/their) forte! / That’s the one!
Encouragement
Kātahi te haumāuiui!
What an achievement!
Calling all experts
He toki koe!
You’re a pro! / You’re too much! / You’re a star!
Calling all experts
Hangareka ana!
What a hardcase! / What a crack up!
Calling all experts
Te mutunga kē mai o te rawe!
Absolutely amazing!
