The Future Tense / Te Wāheke Flashcards
Ka wehe ahau āpōpō
I will depart tomorrow
In te reo Māori, if you want to express the idea that you or another will do something in the future, we can use the particle Ka before a kupu mahi / verb.
Ka horoi ia i ngā rīhi
He will wash the dishes
In te reo Māori, if you want to express the idea that you or another will do something in the future, we can use the particle Ka before a kupu mahi / verb.
Ka tū ia ki te mihi
**She will **stand to give thanks
In te reo Māori, if you want to express the idea that you or another will do something in the future, we can use the particle Ka before a kupu mahi / verb.
Ka wānanga te rōpū
The group will deliberate (meet and discuss).
Using te
When referring to a single object or thing you can use te. When talking about a number of things we can use ngā.
Ka tīmata te kaupapa ākuanei
The initiative will begin shortly.
Using te
When referring to a single object or thing you can use te. When talking about a number of things we can use ngā.
Ka waiata ngā manuhiri
The visitors will sing
Using ngā
When referring to a single object or thing you can use te. When talking about a number of things we can use ngā.
Ka hui ngā kaimahi
The employees will meet
Using ngā
When referring to a single object or thing you can use te. When talking about a number of things we can use ngā.
Ka oma ahau ā te Rāhina
I will run on Monday
Time expressions associated with the future. Ā or Hei are used with these and are interchangeable.
Ka wehe ia hei te toru karaka
She will depart at 3 o’clock
Time expressions associated with the future. Ā or Hei are used with these and are interchangeable.
Ka hoki mai rāua hei te Kohitātea
They(2) will return in January
Time expressions associated with the future. Ā or Hei are used with these and are interchangeable.
Ka kite ahau i a koe ā tērā wiki
I will see you next week
Time expressions associated with the future. Ā or Hei are used with these and are interchangeable.
Ka whakahaere ahau i te hui āpōpō
I will facilitate the meeting tomorrow
Time expressions associated with the future. Ā or Hei are used with these and are interchangeable.
Ka tīmata te hui ākuanei
The meeting will begin shortly
Time expressions associated with the future. Ā or Hei are used with these and are interchangeable.
Ahau
I, me
Ngā Tūpou / Personal Pronouns
Koe
You (1 person)
Ngā Tūpou / Personal Pronouns
Ia
He or She
Ngā Tūpou / Personal Pronouns
Kōrua
You (2 people)
Ngā Tūpou / Personal Pronouns
Rāua
Them, they (2 people)
Ngā Tūpou / Personal Pronouns
Tāua
We (you & I)
Ngā Tūpou / Personal Pronouns
Māua
We (Him/Her & I)
Ngā Tūpou / Personal Pronouns
Wehe
to leave, depart
He Kupu Mahi / Verbs
Āwhina
to help, assist
He Kupu Mahi / Verbs
Huaki
to open, uncover
He Kupu Mahi / Verbs
Kati
to close, shut
He Kupu Mahi / Verbs
Whāngai
to feed
He Kupu Mahi / Verbs
Horoi
to wash, clean
He Kupu Mahi / Verbs
Mihi
to thank, pay tribute
He Kupu Mahi / Verbs
Inu
to drink
He Kupu Mahi / Verbs
Whakamau
to put on (clothes etc)
He Kupu Mahi / Verbs
Tango
to take off (clothes etc)
He Kupu Mahi / Verbs
Ka hoki mai a Pita
Peter will return
When talking about a person, we add ‘a’ before a person’s name directly after the kupu mahi / verb.
Like other sentences in Māori, you can also change these statements into questions simply by adding a question mark when writing or changing the tone of your voice when delivering.
Ka hoki mai a Pita? = Will Peter return?
