On-line Te Reo Māori Dictionary

Ko Hōhepa koe.
You are Hōhepa.
Identity sentences - ko...

Ko koe taku toa!
You're my star player!
Identity sentences - ko...

Ko wai koe?
Who are you?
Asking who - Ko wai...?

He aha koe i haere ai ki te taone?
Why did you go to town?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?

He aha koe i kore ai e haere?
Why didn't you go?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?

He aha koe i tōmuri ai?
Why are you late?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?

He aha koe i tae tōmuri ai i tēnei rā?
Why did you arrive late today?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?

He aha koe i haere ai?
Why did you go?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?

He aha koe i haere ai ki te pāpara kāutu?
Why did you go to the pub?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?

He aha koe e pēnā ai?
Why are you like that?
Why did? - He aha... i... ai?

Ehara koe i te kaikōrero.
You are not a speaker.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...

Ehara koe i te hoa pai.
You are not a good friend.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...

Ehara koe i te tangata mohio.
You are not a knowledgeable person.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...

Ehara koe i te āwhina.
You are not a helper.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...

Ehara koe i te tangata poto.
You aren't a short person.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...

Ehara koe i te tangata mākoko.
You're not a lazy person.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...

Ehara i a koe te whare i whakapai.
You did not clean the house.
Negations of identity sentences - ehara...

Kei te mōhio koe.
You know.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

Kei te kite koe i ngā manu rā?
Can you see those birds?
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

Kei te tunu koe i te tina?
Are you cooking dinner?
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

Kei te hiahia āwhina koe?
Do you need a hand?
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

Kei te hē koe!
You are wrong!
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

Kei te āhua māharahara koe.
You are somewhat anxious.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

Kei te horoi koe i ngā rīhi.
You are washing the dishes.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

Kei te kōrero ahau ki a koe.
I am talking to you.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

Kei te tino hiamoe koe.
You are very sleepy.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

Kei te oma koe.
You are running.
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

Kei te kite koe i ngā manu rā?
Can you see those birds?
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

E kāia ana hoki he tino toa koe ki taua mahi.
It is also said that you were a real champion at that job.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E whakapono ana au ki a koe.
I am believing in you.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E tika ana me tū ki te mihi atu ki a koe.
It is appropriate to stand and acknowledge you..
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E mea ana koe ko Ponga hei ariki mōu?
Are you saying that Pongo is to be your lord?
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E tika ana kia mihi au ki a koe me tō whānau i tēnei wā pōuri.
It is appropriate for me to greet you and your family at this sad time.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E haere ana koe ki te kura āpōpō.
You're going to school tomorrow.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E haere ana koe ki te kura āpōpō.
You're going to school tomorrow.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E mōhio ana koe ki te kaukau?
Are you knowing how to swim?
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E haere ana koe ki hea?
Where are you going now?
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E pīrangi ana koe ki tēnei tī hāte kōwhai?
Are you wanting this yellow t-shirt?
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E mōhio ana au ki te tangata e kōrero nā koe.
I know the person you're talking about.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

I rangona e koe tērā haruru?
Did you hear/feel that rumble?
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I haere koe ki te toa?
Kāore koe i haere ki te toa?
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I kai koe i te aha i nāpo?
What did you eat last night?
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I kite koe i te pirihimana?
Kāore koe i kite i te pirihimana?
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I aha koe?
What did you do?
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I aha koe i tēnei ata?
What did you do this morning?
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I aha koe inapō?
What did you do last night?
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I pai koe.
You were good.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I āhua wera koe.
You were somewhat hot.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I ngenge koe.
You were tired.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I aha koe i te mutunga wiki?
What did you do in the weekend?
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I hiainu koe.
You were thirsty.
Simple sentences: past tense - i

I te pīrangi koe ki te kaputī?
Did you want a tea?
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

Ka horoi koe i ngā rīhi i muri i te kai.
You will wash the dishes after the meal.
Simple sentences: past tense - i te

Ka inu koe i te miraka.
You will drink the milk.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua hiakai koe.
You will be somewhat hungry.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua matekai koe.
You will be somewhat starving.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua mokemoke koe.
You will be somewhat lonely.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka ora koe.
You will be well.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āhua pukuriri koe.
You will be somewhat grumpy.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tatari au ki a koe.
I will wait for you.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka hiainu koe.
You will be thirsty.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka māharahara koe.
You will be anxious.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka aha koe ki te tamaiti hīanga?
What will you do with the mischievous child?
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka pukuriri koe.
You will be grumpy.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka pōuri koe.
You will be sad.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka whakaako au i a koe ki te raranga harakeke.
I will teach you to weave flax.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āwhina koe i a au ā tērā wiki.
You will help me next week.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino matekai koe.
You will be very starving.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino ngenge koe.
You will be very tired.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka karanga e koe ki a au.
You will call me.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino hiamoe koe.
You will be very sleepy.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka pai koe.
You will be good.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino māharahara koe.
You will be very anxious.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka tino riri koe.
You will be very angry.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka āwangawanga koe.
You will be worried.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka whakatā koe.
You will be relaxed.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka harikoa koe.
You will be happy.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Ka wera koe.
You will be hot.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka

Kua pānui koe i te puka wetereo?
Have you read the grammar guide?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua mā katoa koe ināianei.
You're all clean now.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua maroke pai koe ināianei.
You're all dry now.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua mā katoa koe!
You are completely clean!
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua kitea e koe? Ko te aha? Ko tāku waea pūkoro?
Have you seen it? What? My cell phone?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua rongo au kei te haere mai koe.
I heard you were coming.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua kitea e koe?
Have you seen it?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua mutu i a koe tō mahi?
Have you finished your work?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua tiki koe i te kai?
Have you got the food?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua mutu koe?
Have you finished?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua whakamutu koe i tāu mahi?
Have you finished your work?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua hōhā katoa au ki a koe.
I'm totally annoyed with you.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua kai-tohetaka koe.
You have eaten dandelion.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua kai koe i tō parakuihi?
Have you had your breakfast?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua horoi koe i ngā pereti?
Have you done the dishes?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua horoia e koe ō niho?
Have you cleaned your teeth?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua kite koe i taku pene? He mā whero te mea na.
Have you seen my pen? It's a pink one.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua mutu i a koe?
Have you finished?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua tae atu koe ki tāwāhi?
Have you been overseas?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua whai tohu koe?
Do you have a degree?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua ako koe i te reo Māori?
Have you learned te reo Māori?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua rongo koe i te waiata hou?
Have you heard the new song?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua kite ahau i a koe.
I have seen you.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua kai pāua koe?
Have you eaten pāua?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua rongo koe i te tītī?
Have you heard the muttonbird?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua kai kamokamo koe?
Have you tried kamokamo?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua ruaki koe ki runga i a Pāpā.
You just threw up on Daddy.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua mīia e koe tō kope.
You peed your nappy.
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua kitea e koe? Ko te aha? Ko tāku waea pūkoro?
Have you seen it? What? My cell phone?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Me kuhu atu koe ki te tāpu.
Get in the bathtub.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere koe ki te mahi ākuanei.
You'd better go to work soon.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me moe koe.
You should sleep.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me mātakitaki koe i te kēmu.
You should watch the game.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere koe ki te kaiwhakahaere.
You should go to the co-ordinator.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me ruirui he paura ki runga i a koe.
Let's sprinkle some powder on you.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me mihi ka tika ki a koe.
It is entirely appropriate I acknowledge you.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere mai koe ki te tina.
You should come for dinner.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me kai koe.
You should eat.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tuhituhi koe i roto i tō rātaka.
You should write in your diary.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me whakarite koe i te kai.
You should prepare the food.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me āta whakarongo koe ki a ia.
You should listen carefully to her.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere koe ki te wharepaku.
You'd better go to the toilet.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me whakatika koe i ō kākahu kura.
You should fix your uniform.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tuhi koe i ō hiahia mō te keke.
You should write down what you want for the cake.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tū koe.
You should stand.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me whakatika koe i tō rūma.
You'd better tidy up your room.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me whakaoti koe i ō mahi.
You should complete your work.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me pukumahi koe!
You should work hard!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tunu kai koe!
You should cook!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me kōmuhu mai koe ki a au.
You should whisper it to me.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me āta whakaaro koe!
You should be careful!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me whakatā koe!
You should rest!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me pono koe.
You should be honest.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me whakaaro koe.
You should think.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me whakatā koe.
You need to rest.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me noho koe.
You should sit.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere koe ki te toa!
You should go to the shop!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me horoi koe, e te tau!
You should wash, my darling!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere koe ki te toa ki te hoko miraka.
You should go the shop and buy milk.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me noho koe ki raro.
You should sit down.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me noko koe ki konei.
You should sit here.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me whakapai koe i te kai.
You had better bless the food.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me whakakāhore e koe ēnei tū whakaaro.
You should resist these kinds of thoughts.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me mutu tō kai paipa, kei mate koe.
You should stop smoking in case you get sick or die.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me mahi koe i tō mahi kāinga.
You had better do your homework.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me horoi koe i ō toroiho.
You should wash your underwear.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me āwhina koe i a ia.
You should help her.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me paraihe koe i ō makawe.
You should brush your hair.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me noho koe ki te tēpu i a koe e kai ana.
You should sit at the table while you are eating.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me paraihe koe i ō niho.
You should brush your teeth.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me ako whakataukī kia mōhio ai koe ki ngā whakaaro o ōu tīpuna.
Learn proverbs so you know the thoughts of your ancestors.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere koe.
You should go.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me āta noho koe i runga i tēnā tūru!
You'd better sit carefully on that chair!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me kaukau koe ka tika!
Too right you should bathe!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tino mārena e koe taku mokopuna nāu hoki is i hapū au.
You must marry my granddaughter since you got her pregnant.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere koe ki te hui.
You should go to the meeting.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me hoki koe ki tōu ake marae ki te ako i te kawa.
You should return to your own marae to learn protocol.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tino haere koe ki te hui.
You really must go to the meeting.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me kai hoki koe i ngā waewae kōura.
You should also eat the cray legs.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere koe ki te kaukau.
You should go for a swim.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me mōhio koe ki te kawa o tōu marae.
You should know the protocol of your marae.
Simple sentences: you should - me

I aha koe i te mutunga wiki.
What did you do in the weekend?
Sentences with i - i

Ka hoatu ahau i te pukapuka ki a koe.
I will give you the book.
Sentences with i - i

Kei te whakatokopā au i a koe.
I am burping you.
Sentences with i - i

E hia te roa e noho ana koe i reira?
How long have you need living there?
Sentences with a subclause - e... ana

Kei hea koe e mamae ana?
Where's your sore?
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Kei hea koe e noho ana?
Where do you live?
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Kei hea koe e noho ana?
Where are you living?
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Kei hea koe e noho ana i nāianei?
Where are you living now?
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Kei hea koe e noho ana i tēnei wā?
Where are you staying at this time?
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Kia piki te ora ki a koe.
May you be in perfect health.
Mild imperatives (You should be...) - kia

Kia taka pea koe i runga i te hōiho!
I hope you fall off your horse.
Mild imperatives (You should be...) - kia

Puritia ngā taha o te waka kei taka koe!
Hold on to the sides of the waka lest you fall!
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia tere, kei mahue koe i te pahi.
Be quick, or you will miss the bus.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia pai koe, kei kohetengia koe.
Be good, or you will be told off.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia tika te mahi, kei panaia koe.
Make sure your work is good or else you'll get fired!
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Whakamaua tō pōtae, kei mate koe i te makariri.
Put on your hat lest you get sick from the cold.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Puritia ngā taha o te waka kei taka koe!
Hold on to the sides of the waka lest you fall!
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia tūpato, kei hinga koe!
Be careful or you'll fall over!
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Me tuhi koe i ngā kupu, kei wareware i a koe!
You should write the words down or you might forget them!
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia tūpato, kei mauheretia koe.
Be careful, lest you get arrested.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia tūpato, kei māuiui koe.
Be careful, lest you get sick.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia tūpato kei tūreiti koe.
Careful in case you are late.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia tūpato kei taka koe ki raro.
Careful in case you fall down.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia tūpato kei ngaua koe e te kurī.
Careful in case you get bitten by the dog.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Whakamaua tō koti kei mākū koe.
Put you coat on or you'll get wet.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kia tūpato, kei wera koe.
Be careful you might get burnt.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Haere atu, kei tangi i a koe tamaiti nei!
Go away, lest you make the child cry.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Kaua e oma, kei tukia koe e te waka.
Don't run, or you might get bowled by a car.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...

Pēnei māua kei tāwāhi tonu koe!
We thought you guys were still overseas!
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au i te moe koe.
I thought you were asleep.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei mātou kei Rarotonga tonu koe!
We thought you were still in Rarotonga!
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei ia ka waiata koe.
He thought you would sing.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei a Māmā e tunu ana koe i te parakuihi.
Mum thought you were cooking breakfast.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei mātou kei te wharekai tonu koe!
We thought you were still in the restaurant!
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei au i te whakatā koe.
I thought you were resting.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei mātou kei te wharepukapuka tonu koe!
We thought you were still in the library!
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Pēnei a Pāpā e tunu ana koe i te tina.
Dad thought you were cooking dinner.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...

Ki a koe te tahitahi i te mahau.
You sweep the verandah.
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

He rite au ki a koe.
I am just like you.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

He rite tonu koe ki a au.
You are just like me.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

Rite tonu koe ki tō mama.
You are just like your mother.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

Rite tonu koe ki te poaka ki te kai.
You eat just like a pig.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

Tō kōtiro, he rite ki a koe.
Your girl is like you.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

He aha ngā mahi kua oti i a koe i ēnei wiki e rua?
What have you completed this fortnight?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?

He aha ngā mahi ka oti i a koe ā ngā wiki e rua?
What will you do next fortnight?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?

Tēnā koa, haere koe ki tō moenga.
Go to bed, please.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.

Kia ahatia, ka haere tonu koe ki te kura.
No worries, you're still going to school.
Never mind the... No worries! - Hei aha te..., Kia ahatia@

Kia ahatia, māku koe e haute.
No worries, I will shout you.
Never mind the... No worries! - Hei aha te..., Kia ahatia@

Ka pai anō tō kati i te keti i muri i a koe?
Could you possibly shut the gate behind you?
Is it OK if... ? - Ka pai taku...?

Taihoa koe e kōrero, whakarongo ka tahi.
Don't speak yet, listen first.
Don't... just yet! - Taihoa... e

Taihoa koe e haere ki te wharepaku kātahi anō a Pāpā ka puta i reira.
Don't you go to the toilet, Pāpā has just come out.
Don't... just yet! - Taihoa... e

Āhea koe ka haere?
When are you going?
When? (in the future) - Āwhea? Āhea?

Āhea koe ka kai?
When will you eat?
When? (in the future) - Āwhea? Āhea?

Āhea koe haere atu ai ki Rarotonga?
When are you leaving for Rarotonga?
When? (in the future) - Āwhea? Āhea?

Nōnahea koe i haere ai?
When did you go?
Belonging to the past - nō

Nōnahea koe i tae mai ai?
When did you arrive?
Belonging to the past - nō

Nō Aotearoa koe?
Are you from NZ?
Belonging to a place - nō

Nō hea koe?
Where are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō

Nō tēhea rohe koe?
Which region are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō

Nō Ngāti Toa koe?
Are you from Ngāti Toa?
Belonging to a place - nō

Nō tēhea iwi koe?
Which iwi are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō

Nō hea koe e hoa?
Where are you from mate?
Belonging to a place - nō

Nō tēhea iwi koe?
Which ethnicity are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō

Nō tēhea tāone koe?
Which town are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō

Nō tēhea rohe koe?
Which region are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō

Nāku i kī atu ki a koe.
It was me who told you.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Nā wai koe i whakapakeke?
Who was the one who raised you?
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Nā wai koe i ako ki te whakapai moenga?
Who was the one who taught you to make your bed?
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Mā taku pāpā koe e āwhina.
My dad will help you.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Mā te Atua koe e manāki, e tiaki.
The Lord will guard you and protect you.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Māku koe e tautoko.
I will help you.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Mā te Ātua koe e manāki, e tiaki.
It will be God who will guide and protect you.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Māku e pānui tētahi kōrero ki a koe.
Shall I read you a story?
Future agent emphatic - māku

Māku koe e awhina.
I will help you.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Māu koe e taraiwa
You will drive.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Māku koe e awhi e.
I will help you.
Future agent emphatic - māku

Me pukumahi koe.
You should work hard!
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...

Pānuitia te reo Māori ki a koe anō.
Read Māori aloud.
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...

E noho koe!
Sit down!
Command with e! - e!

Hoatu koe ki mua o te rārangi.
You go to the front of the queue.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Hoatu koe, kāore ahau e kuhu atu.
You go, I'm not going in.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

E pēwhea ana koe?
How are you?
How is...? - E pēwhea ana, he pēwhea?

Me i kore koe a hāmama, kua kore mātou e mōhio i pēnā koe.
If you hadn't spoken up, we would not have known that you thought that.
If... (using me) - me

Me i konei koe kua kite koe i a ia.
If you had been here, you would have seen him.
If... (using me) - me

Te reka hoki! Hei, titiro ki muri i a koe, ki te taha matau, kei te kīhini taku hoa e mahi ana.
Delicious! Hey, look behind you, to the right, my friend is working in the kitchen.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei raro i te motokā te kurī e kimihia ana e koe.
The dog which you are looking for is under the car.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

Kei te haere koe mā runga aha?
How are you travelling?
Travelling by means of - mā runga

Ka haere koe mā runga aha?
How will you travel?
Travelling by means of - mā runga

Ka haere koe mā runga i te aha?
How are you going? (travelling).
Travelling by means of - mā runga

Ka haere koe ki Tāmaki-makau-rau mā runga i te tereina?
Are you going to Auckland by train?
Travelling by means of - mā runga

Kei te haere koe mā runga i te aha?
How are you travelling?
Travelling by means of - mā runga

Kaua koe e pātai mai.
You shouldn't ask me.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua koe e mau pōtae.
You shouldn't wear a hat.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Mā te takitaki ka maumahara koe i ngā kupu.
Through repetition (you) will remember the words.
Through (one thing/action), (a second thing) will be achieved. - Mā te... ka...; mā... e... ai

Mā te noho mai ka puta he hua ki a koe.
By staying (you) will benefit.
Through (one thing/action), (a second thing) will be achieved. - Mā te... ka...; mā... e... ai

Mā te whai i a ia ka ngaro koe.
By following him you will get lost.
Through (one thing/action), (a second thing) will be achieved. - Mā te... ka...; mā... e... ai

Ka inumia te miraka e koe.
The milk will be drunk by you.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kei te ahatia koe?
What is happening to you?
Passive sentences - tikina...

Ka ahatia koe?
What will happen to you?
Passive sentences - tikina...

I ahatia koe?
What happened to you?
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kua ahatia koe?
What has happened to you?
Passive sentences - tikina...

Ka hokona te taonga e koe.
The gift will be bought by you.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kua tāria koe e au.
You have been waited for by me.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Ka whākina koe.
I am going to tell on you.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kia kauwhautia atu iana, e ahau, ki a koe.
Let me know recite this to you.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kei whaia koe e te kurī.
You might get chased by the dog.
Passive sentences - tikina...

Kua inu pia koe?
Have you been drinking beer?
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...

Homai ēnā i te tuatahi, kātahi ka hoatu ai ēnei ki a koe.
Give me those first, then I'll give you these.
And then... - ...ka/kātahi... ai...

Ka taea e koe āku pukapuka te whakahoki ki te whare pukapuka?
Are you able to return my books to the library?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe ngā pukapuka te whakahoki ki te whare pukapuka.
You are able to return the books to the library.
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea au te whakaoho e koe ā te whitu karaka?
Are you able to wake me at 7 o'clock?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Me taea e koe!
You should be able to!
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te horoi i te motokā?
Are you able to wash the car?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te whakautu i taku pātai?
Can you answer my question?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te haramai ki te mārena?
Can you come to the wedding?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te haere ki te hui?
Are you able to come to the meeting?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka tareka e au te kōrero ki a koe?
Can I speak to you?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te hari i a au ki te tāone?
Are you able to take me to town?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe, mahia atu!
You can do it, give it a go!
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te rakuraku te whakatangi?
Can you play guitar?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe ngā tamariki te tiki?
Can you pick up the kids?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe au te āwhina mai?
Are you able to help me?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te kai te tunu?
Are you able to cook dinner?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te kōrero Māori?
Can you speak Māori?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea koe te tākaro i te kita?
Are you able to play the guitar?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea koe te kai i ngā āporo?
Are you able to eat the apples?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te kanikani?
Can you dance?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te kauhoe?
Can you swim?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te whakaheke ngaru?
Can you surf?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te whakatangitangi piana?
Can you play piano?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te mahi toi?
Can you do art?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te tunu keke?
Can you bake cakes?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te tuitui kakahu?
Can you sew clothing?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea e koe te ruku kaimoana?
Can you dive for seafood?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea koe te mātakitaki i te kiriata.
You are able to watch the movie.
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Ka taea ekoe tōku waka te whakatika?
Are you able to fix my car?
I am able... - Ka taea e...

Tēnā koe e hoa, e pīrangi ana koe ki te haere ki te tāone hei whakanui i ā tāua mahi?
Thanks mate, do you want to go to town to celebrate our work?
For the purpose of - hei

Anei he pukapuka hei āwhina i a koe.
Here's a book to help you.
For the purpose of - hei

Kei konei koe hei āwhina.
You're here to help.
For the purpose of - hei

E hoki ki tōu maunga kia pūrea ai koe e ngā hau a Tāwhirimātea.
Return to your mountain so that you may be refreshed by the winds of Tāwhirimātea.
So that something can happen for someone else - kia

Kei te haere ahau ki te kura mā runga pahi, engari kei te haere koe ki te toa mā raro.
I'm going to school by bus but you're walking to the shop.
Conjunctions - but - engari

Inahea koe i tae mai ai?
When did you arrive?
Direction - ...ai

Mā hea koe haere mai ai?
How did you get here?
Direction - ...ai

Āwhea koe peka mai ai?
When will you pop in?
Direction - ...ai

Nōnahea koe i hoki mai ai?
When did you return?
Direction - ...ai

Nō nahea koe i hoki mai ai?
When did you get back in?
Direction - ...ai

He aha koe i hoki mai ai i te 11?
Why did you come back at 11?
Direction - ...ai

I nahea koe i tae mai ai?
When did you arrive?
Direction - ...ai

Me muku koe i ngā pātū, i te peihana, ka mutu me āta mukumuku anō i te heketua.
You need to wipe the walls and the basin, plus you need to carefully wipe the toilet. And moreover, don't forget there's a separate cloth for the loo.
...and also, moreover - ...ka mutu

Kāore anō koe kia rongo i te waiata hou?
Haven't you heard the new song yet?
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Kāore anō au kia kite i a koe.
I have not seen you yet.
Negations of kua (I haven't yet...) - Kāore ano... kia...

Kāore koe i rongo i te rū? Karekau!
Didn't you feel the earthquake? No, I didn't!
there wasn't any... absolutely no... - Kāore kau...

Kāore koe i te paku aroha ki a ia? Kore kau.
Don't you feel just a little bit sorry for him? Nope!
there wasn't any... absolutely no... - Kāore kau...

Mehemea ko au, e kore au e whakaae. Heoi anō, ko koe kē te rangatira, ehara i a au.
If it were me, I wouldn't agree to it. Still / However, you're the boss, not me.
Conjunctions - on the other hand, however - heoi anō

Mehemea nō konei koe, e āhei ana koe te tono karahipi i te Poari.
If you're from here, you can or are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Board.
Allowed to do something - āhei

Ka āhei koe te haere ki te pāti.
You are allowed to go to the party.
Allowed to do something - āhei

Ka āhei koe te inu wai.
You are allowed to drink water.
Allowed to do something - āhei

Ka āhei koe te mātakitaki i te pouaka whakaata.
You are allowed to watch TV.
Allowed to do something - āhei

Kia oti i a koe tēnei mahi a te wā e hoki mai ana ahau.
This job should be finished by you at the time when I return.
When - Kia

Kei te hiakai koe.
You are hungry.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te ngenge koe.
You are tired.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te hiamoe koe.
You are sleepy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te māuiui koe.
You are sick.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te whakatā koe.
You are relaxed.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te harikoa koe.
You are happy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te matekai koe?
Are you hungry?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te pai koe.
You're okay.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te pukuriri koe.
You are grumpy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te māuiui koe?
Are you sick?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te pōuri koe.
You are sad.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te ngenge koe?
Are you tired?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āmaimai koe?
Are you nervous?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te pai au, me koe?
I am good, and you?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua ngenge koe.
You are somewhat tired.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua hiamoe koe.
You are somewhat sleepy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua whakatā koe.
You are somewhat relaxed.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua māngere koe.
You are somewhat lazy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te āhua pukuriri koe.
You are somewhat grumpy.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te pai koe?
You're okay?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino mokemoke koe.
You are very lonely.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te hiakai koe?
Are you hungry?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino whakatā koe.
You are very relaxed.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino riri koe.
You are very angry.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino pōuri koe.
You are very sad.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te tino makariri koe.
You are very cold.
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te

Kei te aha koe āpōpō?
What are you doing tomorrow?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ināianei?
What are you doing now?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ākuanei?
What are you doing soon?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe i tēnei rā?
What are you doing today?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ā tēnei pō?
What are you doing tonight?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ā te Paraire?
What are you doing on Friday?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ā tērā wiki?
What are you doing next week?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe?
What are you doing?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ā te pō o te Mane?
What are you doing on Monday night?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kei te aha koe ā te Rāhoroi?
What are you doing on Saturday?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?

Kāore koe i te matekai?
Are you not hungry?
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore koe i te māuiui?
Are you not sick?
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore koe i te mōhio.
You do not know.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore koe i te ngenge?
Are you not tired?
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore koe i te āmaimai?
Are you not nervous?
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore koe i te mahi.
You are not at work.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore koe i te mōhio ki taku pātai?
You don't know my question?
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore koe i te horoi i ngā rīhi.
You are not washing the dishes.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

Kāore au i te kōrero ki a koe.
I am not talking to you.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

I Ingarangi koe?
Were you in England?
Locatives - past (something was somewhere) - i te

Kāore au i hōhā i a koe.
I wasn't upset with you.
Negations of the past tense - Kāore... i...

Kua hinga koe?
Have you fallen down?
Statives - mate, ngaro, mau...

Kei hinga koe!
You'll fall over!
Statives - mate, ngaro, mau...

Kua māuiui koe.
You are sick. You have become sick.
Statives - mate, ngaro, mau...

Ka nui taku hiahia kia kite i a koe!
I greatly desire to see you.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka nui taku aroha ki a koe.
My love for you knows no bounds.
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka whakawhanaunga koe ki a ia?
Do you relate to him?
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Ka aha koe i ngā hararei?
What do you do in the holidays?
Ka used to indicate the past - ka

Kāore koe e horoi i ngā rīhi i muri i te kai.
You will not wash the dishes after the meal.
Negations of the future (I will not go) - Kāore... e...

He hoa pai koe.
You are a good friend.
Categorizing sentences - he

He tangata mohio koe.
You are a knowledgeable person.
Categorizing sentences - he

He āwhina koe.
You are a helper.
Categorizing sentences - he

He ātaahua hoki koe.
You look beautiful.
Categorizing sentences - he

He kaikōrero koe.
You are a speaker.
Categorizing sentences - he

Kua haere koe ki te toro atu i a Ani?
Have you been to visit Ani?
Using 'ki' to indicate direction towards something - ki

Kua haere koe ki Te Waipounamu?
Have you been to the South Island?
Using 'ki' to indicate direction towards something - ki

He mea e hiahia ana koe i te tāone?
Do you want something from the town?
Using 'i' to indicate direction away from something - i - i

Kua hoki mai koe i hea?
From where have you returned?
Using 'i' to indicate direction away from something - i - i

Ka aroha au ki a koe.
I love you.

Ngā mihi me te aroha ki a koe.
Best wishes and love to you.

Aroha mai, kua kite koe i a Mere?
Excuse me, have you seen Mere?
Verbs that take 'i' (kite, etc) - i

Ka kite anō i a koe.
See you again.
Verbs that take 'i' (kite, etc) - i

Ka kite anō i a koe e Kui.
See you again Nan.
Verbs that take 'i' (kite, etc) - i

Ka kite anō i a koe ā tērā wiki.
See you again next week.
Verbs that take 'i' (kite, etc) - i

Kua kite koe i a ia?
Have you seen her?
Verbs that take 'i' (kite, etc) - i

Me waea mai mēnā e pīrangi ana koe kia tīkina atu.
Call me if you need a ride.
Conjunctions - if - mēnā

Me piri koe ki tōu ope.
You must stick to your party.
Possessives - 'o' class - ō, tōku...

He pai ki a koe tōku tūru hou?
Do you like my new chair?
Possessives - 'o' class - ō, tōku...

Koia kei a koe mō te āwhina i tō whaea! I aha kōrua i te māra?
You're awesome for helping your mum. What did you do in the garden?
Family relationships - mother - mama, whaea

Kua tūtaki koe ki taku tuakana?
Have you met my brother?
Family relationships - older sibling of the same sex - tuakana

Ko koe te pōtiki o te whānau?
Are you the youngest in your family?
Family relationships - youngest - pōtiki

He hū hou ā koe?
Do you have new shoes?
Do you have any...? - He... ?

He aha tētehi pukapuka reo Māori kua pānui koe i tēnei wiki?
What Māori language book have you read this week?
What? - He aha?

He aha te hapa pai ki a koe?
What dinner is good to you?
What? - He aha?

He aha te parakuihi pai ki a koe?
What breakfast do you like?
What? - He aha?

He aha te tāone pai ki a koe?
What town do you like?
What? - He aha?

He aha te tina pai ki a koe?
What lunch do you like?
What? - He aha?

He aha koe?
What are you?
What? - He aha?

He aha te wāhi pai ki a koe?
What place do you like?
What? - He aha?

He aha te kai pai ki a koe?
What is your favorite food?
What? - He aha?

He aha ngā mea papai ki a koe?
What do you like doing?
What? - He aha?

He aha ngā hākinakina pai ki a koe?
What sport do you like?
What? - He aha?

He aha te kai kāore e pai ki a koe?
What food do you dislike?
What? - He aha?

He aha te kaimoana pai ki a koe?
What seafood do you like?
What? - He aha?

He aha te hākinakina pai ki a koe?
What sport do you like?
What? - He aha?

He aha ngā mea ngahau ki a koe?
What things do you find entertaining?
What? - He aha?

I kai parakuihi koe i tēnei ata?
Did you eat breakfast this morning.
This week, this month, this year - i tēnei wiki, i tēnei marama...

Kei te pēhea koe i tēnei ata paki?
How are you this fine morning?
This week, this month, this year - i tēnei wiki, i tēnei marama...

Kei te pēhea koe i tēnei ata ātaahua?
How are you this beautiful morning?
This week, this month, this year - i tēnei wiki, i tēnei marama...

I aha koe i tērā wiki?
What did you do last week?
Last week, last month, last year - tērā

I aha koe i tērā marama?
What did you do last month?
Last week, last month, last year - tērā

I aha koe i tērā tau?
What did you do last year?
Last week, last month, last year - tērā

Ko tēhea kaupapa te mea pai rawa ki a koe?
Which subject do you like the most?
Which - Ko tēhea?

Ko tēhea te kapu pai ki a koe?
Which cup do you like?
Which - Ko tēhea?

Ko ēhea ngā pukapuka kua pānuitia e koe?
Which books have you read?
Which - Ko tēhea?

Ko tēhea te tāone pai ki a koe mō te hararei?
Which town do you like for a holiday?
Which - Ko tēhea?

Ko tēhea te tāone pai ki a koe?
Which town do you like?
Which - Ko tēhea?

He taraiwa tekehi koe?
Are you a taxi driver?
Asking 'are you a...?' - He... ?

I hoki mai koe inanahi?
Did you come bach yesterday?
Towards - mai

Kei te hiahia au kia whakarongo mai koe!
I want you to listen!
Towards - mai

Kei te whai mai koe i ahau.
Do you follow me?
Towards - mai

Me kōrero mai anō koe.
You'd better speak to me again.
Towards - mai

Puta atu koe.
Get out.
Away - atu

I nahea koe i wehe atu ai ki Waikanae?
When did you leave for Waikanae?
Away - atu

Kua tae atu koe ki Te Rerenga Wairua?
Have you been to Cape Reinga.
Away - atu

Inahea koe i haere atu ai ki te tāone?
When did you go to town?
Away - atu

Ko koe te tuatahi ki te kōrero i roto i tēnei karaihe.
You are the first to speak in this class.
Ordindinal numbers (First, second, third...) - tuatahi, tuarua...

Kaua rawa atu koe e hoko i tēnā pōtae.
You mustn't buy that hat.
Direction markers with adverbs - tonu mai, kā atu, rawa mai...

Kei te mōhio koe ko wai te kaiwhakahaere o taua hui?
Do you know who the organiser of the hui is?
That aforementioned thing - taua, aua

Ehara koe nō tēhea rohe?
Which region are you not from?
Negating n`aku possessives - Ehara i...

Ehara koe nō Ngāti Toa?
Are you not from Ngāti Toa?
Negating n`aku possessives - Ehara i...

Ehara koe nō tēhea iwi?
Which iwi are you not from?
Negating n`aku possessives - Ehara i...

Ehara i a koe tēnei rorohiko.
This computer does not belong to you.
Negating n`aku possessives - Ehara i...

Ehara i a koe tēnei kuri.
This dog does not belong to you.
Negating n`aku possessives - Ehara i...

Ehara i a koe tēnei motokā.
This car is not yours.
Negating n`aku possessives - Ehara i...

Ehara i a koe tēnei kapu.
This cup does not belong to you.
Negating n`aku possessives - Ehara i...

He aha koe i titiro tītaha pēnā mai ai?
Why do you always look sideways at me like that?
Like this, like that - pēnei, pēna, pēra

Nā te aha koe i titiro tītaha pērā mai ai?
What caused you to look sideways at me like that?
Like this, like that - pēnei, pēna, pēra

Me waiata pēnei koe: Hari huritau ki a koe!
You should sing like this: happy birthday to you!
Like this, like that - pēnei, pēna, pēra

Ka waiata koe pērā i a Tui Teka.
You sing like Tui Teka.
Like this, like that - pēnei, pēna, pēra

Me tū teitei koe pērā i te tōtara.
You should stand tall like the tātara tree.
Like this, like that - pēnei, pēna, pēra

Mēnā ka haramai koe, ka tunu kai au mā tāua.
If you come over, I will cook food for us.
If (using mehemea) - mehemea, mehe, mēnā

Ki te haere koe mā raro, ka tōmuri kope.
If you go on foot, you will be late.
If using ki - ki

Ki te rite tau ki taku, me hoki koe i a au.
If your feelings are the same as mine, you should return with me.
If using ki - ki

He pai ki a koe te pānui pukapuka?
Do you like to read books?
I like... - He pai ki a au...

Ko hea te wāhi pai rawa o Aotearoa ki a koe?
Where is your favourite place in Aotearoa?
I like... - He pai ki a au...

He pai ki a koe te netipōro?
Do you like netball?
I like... - He pai ki a au...

He pai ki a koe te tākaro i te netipōro?
Do you like to play netball?
I like... - He pai ki a au...

He pai te tūtaki ki a koe.
Nice to meet you.
I like... - He pai ki a au...

He pai ki a koe tēnei kiriata?
Do you like this movie?
I like... - He pai ki a au...

He pai ki a koe te rorohiko hou?
Do you like the new computer?
I like... - He pai ki a au...

Ka pai te tūtaki ki a koe.
Nice to meet you.
I like... - He pai ki a au...

He pai ki a koe tēnei pukapuka?
Do you like this book?
I like... - He pai ki a au...

He rimurimu te kai pai ki a koe?
Is seaweed the food that you like?
I like... - He pai ki a au...

He aha ngā mea pai ki a koe?
What things do you like?
I like... - He pai ki a au...

Tēnā, he aha te kai pai ki a koe?
Okay then, what food do you like?
I like... - He pai ki a au...

Kāore e taea e koe.
You are unable.
To be unable - Kāore... taea...

Kāore e taea e koe tōku waka te whakatika.
You are unable to fix my car.
To be unable - Kāore... taea...

Kāore i taea e koe tōku waka te whakatika.
You were unable to fix my car.
To be unable - Kāore... taea...

Kāore koe e taea te tākaro i te kita?
Are you unable to play the guitar?
To be unable - Kāore... taea...

Kāore koe e taea te kai i ngā āporo?
Are you unable to eat the apples?
To be unable - Kāore... taea...

Kāore koe e taea te mātakitaki i te kiriata.
You are unable to watch the movie.
To be unable - Kāore... taea...

Ehara i a au te kōrero i kī atu ki a koe.
I didn’t tell you.
Negating the past agent emphatic - ehara i...

Ehara i a koe te kai i tunu.
You were not the one who cooked the food.
Negating the past agent emphatic - ehara i...

Ehara i a koe te kai i tunu inapō.
You didn't cook our food last night.
Negating the past agent emphatic - ehara i...

Kua pakaru i a koe.
It has been broken by you.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā

I ora au i a koe.
I have been made well by you.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā

Kua pau katoa i a koe te pārāoa.
The bread is all gone because of you.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā

Kua pau katoa te pāroa i a koe.
The bread has been consumed by you.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā

Kei mahue koe i te pahi.
You might miss the bus.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā

Ko koe te mea ka mahue i te pahi.
You're the one left behind by the bus.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā

Kua tutuki i a koe taku wawata.
My dream has been fulfilled by you.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā

Kua tutuki taku wawata i a koe.
My dream has been fulfilled by you.
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā

Kia tere, kei mahue koe i te tereina!
Hurry up, or you'll miss the train!
Statives with 'i' - i a, i te, i ngā

Ma wai koe e āwhina.
Who will help you?
Who will? - mā wai?

Inahea koe i haere ai ki te toa?
When did you go to the shop?
Asking 'when was?' When did something happen? - Nōnahea, inahea

Nōnahea koe i tunu ai i tēnei keke?
When did you cook the cake?
Asking 'when was?' When did something happen? - Nōnahea, inahea

Inahea koe i haere ati ai?
When did you go there?
Asking 'when was?' When did something happen? - Nōnahea, inahea

Inahea koe i mahi ai?
When did you work?
Asking 'when was?' When did something happen? - Nōnahea, inahea

Inahea koe i kōrero ai ki a ia?
When did you talk to her?
Asking 'when was?' When did something happen? - Nōnahea, inahea

Inahea koe i whakamutu ai i tō mahi?
When did you finish your work?
Asking 'when was?' When did something happen? - Nōnahea, inahea

Me hoki atu koe ki te kāinga, kei pukuriri tō māmā.
You had better go back now - your mum might get mad.
In case... - kei

He ātaahua ake ahau i a koe.
I am more beautiful than you.
Comparatives (better than...) - pai ake...

He ātaahua atu ahau i a koe.
I am more beautiful than you.
Comparatives (better than...) - pai ake...

Kei noho koe ka haere!
Don't even think about leaving!
Don't even think about... - kei noho... ka...

Kia wātea mai koe, ka hui tāua.
When you are free, we will catch up.
When... - ka... ka; kia... ka

Kia mutu taku hui, ka waea atu ia ki a koe.
When I finish my meeting, I will call you.
When... - ka... ka; kia... ka

Ki te kore koe e whakaae, ka pōuri ahau.
If you don't agree, I will be sad.
If not... - ki te kore...

Haere mai koe ki konei kia kōrero ai tāua.
Come over here so we can talk.
In order to... - kia... ai...

Kia āta titiro ki te whakaahua, kia kite ai koe.
Look carefully at the picture so you can see.
In order to... - kia... ai...

Haere mai koe ki konei kia kore ai koe e mākū.
Come over here so that you don't get wet.
In order not to... - kia... kore ai

Kuhu mai ki roto kia kore ai koe e makariri.
Come inside so that you don't get cold.
In order not to... - kia... kore ai

Me hoki mai koe ināianei, kia kore ai tō māmā e pukuriri.
You had better come back now so your mum doesn't get angry.
In order not to... - kia... kore ai

Ha aha koe i kore ai e haere?
Why didn't you go?
Why didn't? - he aha i kore ai e?

He aha koe i kore ai e horoi i ngā rīhi?
Why didn't you wash the dishes?
Why didn't? - he aha i kore ai e?

He aha koe i kore ai e haere ki te mahi?
Why didn't you go to work?
Why didn't? - he aha i kore ai e?

Nā te aha koe i haere ai?
For what reason did you go?
For what reason? - nā te aha ai?

Nā te aha koe i kai ai i te āporo?
For what reason did you eat the apple?
For what reason? - nā te aha ai?

Nā te aha koe i moe ai i te pō nei?
For what reason did you sleep tonight?
For what reason? - nā te aha ai?

Nā te aha koe i haere ai?
For what reason did you go?
For what reason? - nā te aha ai?

Nā te aha koe i tōmuri ai?
For what reason are you late?
For what reason? - nā te aha ai?

Nā te aha koe i kore ai e haere?
What is the reason why you didn’t go?
Why not? - nā te aha i kore ai?

Nā te aha koe i kore ai e kai i te āporo?
Why didn’t you eat the apple?
Why not? - nā te aha i kore ai?

Nā te aha koe i kore ai e moe i te pō nei?
Why didn’t you sleep tonight?
Why not? - nā te aha i kore ai?

Nā te aha koe i kore ai e haere?
What is the reason why you didn't go?
Why not? - nā te aha i kore ai?

Tēnā koe i tō whakamōhio mai.
Thanks for you telling me.
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Ko taku hiahia kia mauria mai e koe he kūano tori.
I wish you would bring me a kitten.
Kia for second verb after a passive - kia

Me whara ai koe.
You could have hurt yourself.
This could have happened to you - Me... ai...

Me haere koe i a Hēmi, kaua i a Mikaere.
Go with Hēmi, not with Mikaere.
Not with someone, not at a place - kaua i...

Mō te whakararu i te tangata kāore he painga i a koe.
It's easy for you to piss people off.
No sweat to you... - Mō te... he painga i a koe...

Kei waiata koe!
Don't sing!
Kei... - Don't...

Kei kai koe!
Don't eat!
Kei... - Don't...

Kei te kai, kei te inu rānei koe?
Are you eating or drinking?
Or... - ...rānei

Kei te haere mai koe, kāore rānei?
Are you coming with us or not?
Or... - ...rānei

Nō konei rānei koe?
Are you from here or not?
Or... - ...rānei

Kei te haere mai koe rānei?
Are you coming with us or not?
Or... - ...rānei

Kei te kai rānei koe?
Are you going to eat or not?
Or... - ...rānei

Ka pau ana āu hua whenua, ka kai koe i tō purini.
When all your vegetables have been eaten, you will be able to eat your pudding.
When, whenever - ka... ana, ka...

He aha koe e haere ai ki te hui?
Why will you go to the hui?
Why... now? - He aha... e... nei?

He aha koe e pēnā nei?
Why are you doing it like that?
Why... now? - He aha... e... nei?

He aha koe i kore ai e haere mai ki tōku whare?
Why didn't you come to my place?
Why didn't... - He aha... i kore... aib e

He aha koe e kore nei e moe?
Why aren't you sleeping?
Why aren't... - he aha... e kore nei e...

Kāore ā koe he hū hou?
Do you not have new shoes?
Do you not have any? - Kāore āu...

Ehara tēnei kiriata i te pai ki a koe?
Do you not like this movie?
I don't like... - Ehara... i te pai...

Ehara te rorohiko hou i te pai ki a koe?
Do you not like the new computer?
I don't like... - Ehara... i te pai...

Ehara tēnei pukapuka i te pai ki a koe?
Do you not like this book?
I don't like... - Ehara... i te pai...

Kāore koe e āhei te haere ki te pāti.
You are not allowed to go to the party.
Not allowed - kāore... e āhei

Kāore koe e āhei te inu wai.
You are not allowed to drink water.
Not allowed - kāore... e āhei

Kāore koe e āhei te mātakitaki i te pouaka whakaata.
You are not allowed to watch TV.
Not allowed - kāore... e āhei

Ka kite au i a koe ā te pō nei.
I will see you tonight.

Kei te haere koe ki raro.
You are going down.

I rongo koe i tana kōrero?
Have you heard what he said.

Tēnā koe!
Lit: there you are!

Kua tutiku i a koe.
You have done it.

Kei te ora koe.
You are well.

Kei te mahara koe ki a au?
Do you remember me?

Kei te haere koe ki korā.
You are going over there.

Kua kai parakuihi koe?
Have you had breakfast?

I hea koe inapō?
Where were you last night?

Kei te matekai koe.
You are starving.

Kua pō, me moe koe.
It's night, you'd better sleep.

Kei te hiainu koe.
You are thirsty.

Kei te mokemoke koe.
You are lonely.

Kei te māharahara koe.
You are anxious.

Kei te pukumahi koe.
You are busy.

Āhea koe haere ai?
When are you going?

Kei te haere koe ki hea a te Aranga?
Where are you going at Easter?

Kei te āwangawanga koe.
You are worried.

Nā, me pōkai i a koe ki te taora.
Let's wrap you up in your towel.

Ka whakamāroke au i a koe.
I'll dry you off.

Kei te riri koe.
You are angry.

Me tuku au i a koe.
I'll let you go.

Kei te māngere koe.
You are lazy.

Ehara i a koe tēnei.
This is not yours.

Kua kai pūhā koe?
Have you tried pūhā?

Kua oho mai koe.
You're awake.

Kia ora e Hera, kei te pēhea koe?
Hi, Sarah, how are you?

Me whakanoho au i a koe ki roto i te motokā.
I'd better sit you into the car.

Kei te wera koe.
You are hot.

He pai ki a koe te raihi?
Do you like rice?

Kuhu atu koe, ka noho ki tō tūru.
Get in and sit on your carseat.

Kei te makariri koe.
You are cold.

Tēnā koe e Mahu, kei te pēhea koe?
Hello, Mahu, how are you?

Tēnā koe, kei te pēhea a Pita?
Hello, how is Pita?

Kei te mau i a koe tō tātua?
Have you got your seatbelt on?

Ko koe te mea tika.
You are the right person.

Kua kai rēwana koe?
Have you eaten rēwana?

Koia nei te wairua o te kōrero kia tino whakapau kaha koe i ngā wā katoa.
This is the essence of this proverb to expend all of your ability all the time.

Koia kei a koe mō te kōrero Māori!
You're great at speaking Māori!

Kia maumahara koe, kei te ako tahi tātou.
Remember, we are all learning together.

Tēnā rā koe.
Thank you.

I whānau mai koe i hea?
Where were you born?

Ka kite au i a koe ā te pō nei.
I will see you tonight.

I pakeke ake koe i hea?
Where did you grow up?

He mihi tēnei ki a koe.
This is an acknowledgement to you.

Kua kite koe i a Makere?
Have you seen Marg?

He māmā noa iho! Pēhea hoki koe?
Easy as! How about you?

Kāaore koe i wareware i a au. I wareware ahau i a koe.
I didn't forget you. You forgot me.

Ko koe te mātāmua?
Are you the eldest?

Kāore ahau whakamā i a koe.
I wasn't embarassed by you.

Ngā mihi manahau ki a koe.
Delighted greetings to you.

Ko te tangata tika, ko koe!
The right person is you!

Kāore āku kī i ngaro i ahau. I ngaro ēnā i a koe.
I didn't lose my keys. You lost them.

Kei hea koe?
Where are you?

Kāore i ngaro āku kī i ahau. I ngaro ēnā i a koe.
I didn't lose my keys. You lost them.

Kua rite koe?
Are you ready?

Kua rongo koe?
Have you heard?

Kua mākona koe?
Have you been satisfied?

i hea koe?
where were you?

Nei rā te mihi ki a koe.
Here indeed is my acknowledgement to you.

Kua timata koe?
Have you started?

Kua marū koe?
Have you been bruised?

I mōhio koe ki a Mere?
Did you know Mere?

Kua kai koe?
Have you eaten?

Ka kite au i a koe.
I will see you.

Kei te māuiui koe?
Are you sick?

Kua reri koe?
Are you ready?

Kei te haere koe ki hea?
Where are you going?

Kua kai hāngi koe?
Have you tried hāngi?

Kua kai tītī koe?
Have you ever tried mutton bird?

Nō reira, i whānau mai koe i Te Tai Rawhiti?
So, you were born in the Eastland region?

Kua kai kōura koe?
Have you eaten crayfish?

Ko Hine-tītama koe matawai ana te whatu i te tirohanga.
You are like Hine-tītama, a vision at which the eyes glisten.

Kia ora rā koe.
Cheers to you.

He kaha koe ki tēnei mahi.
You're good at this work.

E noho koe ki te inu i tō tī.
You sit and drink your tea.

Ka rawe te pō nei e Pāora, ka nui ngā mihi ki a koe!
This was an excellent night Pāora, many thanks to you!

Kua motu koe i tō matimati.
You've cut your finger.

Ngā mihi matakuikui ki a koe.
Joyful greetings to you.

Kei mōmona koe!
You will get fat!

Kua tūtaki koe ki a ia?
Have you met her?

Kua mutu i a koe tāu mahi?
Have you finished your work?

Ngā manaakitanga o te wāhi ngaro ki a koe.
Celestial blessings to you.

Kei te hiahia koe ki te haere?
Do you want to go?

I āhua pai koe.
You were somewhat good.

Pēhea koe? Tokohia kei roto i tō whānau?
What about you? How many in your family?

Kei te hiahia au kia haere koe!
I want you to go!

Ka āhua pai koe.
You will be somewhat good.

Ka mate koe i te kai hikareti.
You will become dead/sick by smoking.

Hei āpōpō, ka ora ake koe.
You'll feel better tomorrow.

I āhua ora koe.
You were somewhat well.

Kua eke waka koe?
Have you been on a waka?

Kei te hiahia au kia koe i ō huawhenua!
I want you to eat your vegetables.

Ka kite anō i a koe!
See you again!

Ka āhua ora koe.
You will be somewhat well.

I āhua hiakai koe.
You were somewhat hungry.

I āhua matekai koe.
You were somewhat starving.

E hia ngā ika a mau i a koe?
How many fish did you catch?

Ko au, ko koe, ko tāua.
You, me, us.

Kei te hiahia koe ki te mōhio?
Do you want to know?

I āhua hiainu koe.
You were somewhat thirsty.

I pakeke koe i hea?
Where did you grow up?

Kei te mārama koe?
Do you understand?

Ka āhua hiainu koe.
You will be somewhat thirsty.

I āhua ngenge koe.
You were somewhat tired.

Ka āhua ngenge koe.
You will be somewhat tired.

I āhua hiamoe koe.
You were somewhat sleepy.

Ka āhua hiamoe koe.
You will be somewhat sleepy.

Kua kite koe i a Honi?
Have you seen Honi?

I āhua mokemoke koe.
You were somewhat lonely.

I āhua māuiui koe.
You were somewhat sick.

Ka āhua māuiui koe.
You will be somewhat sick.

I āhua māharahara koe.
You were somewhat anxious.

tēnā koe e koro!
Hello sir!

Kei te tautoko au i a koe.
I support you.

Ka āhua māharahara koe.
You will be somewhat anxious.

I āhua pukumahi koe.
You were somewhat busy.

Kei te pēhea koe?
How are you?

Ka aha koe āpōpō?
What are you doing tomorrow?

Ka tuku īmera au ki a koe ā te pō nei.
I'll send an email to you tonight.

Ka āhua pukumahi koe.
You will be somewhat busy.

I āhua āwangawanga koe.
You were somewhat worried.

Ka āhua āwangawanga koe.
You will be somewhat worried.

I aha koe i te ata o te Mane?
What did you do on Monday morning?

Kua haere koe ki tāwāhi?
Have you been overseas?

I āhua whakatā koe.
You were somewhat relaxed.

E noho koe me tō tī.
You sit with your tea.

Ka āhua whakatā koe.
You will be somewhat relaxed.

I āhua harikoa koe.
You were somewhat happy.

Ka āhua harikoa koe.
You will be somewhat happy.

I āhua riri koe.
You were somewhat angry.

Me tiaki koe i tō tinana.
You should look after your body.

Ka aha koe ā te pō nei?
What are you doing tonight?

Ka āhua riri koe.
You will be somewhat angry.

I hoatu koe i te koha ki a wai?
To whom did you give the koha?

Heoi anō. A koe?
So so. And you?

Ka aha koe ā te mutunga wiki nei?
What are you doing this weekend?

I āhua māngere koe.
You were somewhat lazy.

I ora koe.
You were well.

Ka āhua māngere koe.
You will be somewhat lazy.

Kei te hiainu koe?
Are you thirsty?

He tangata pono koe.
You are an honest person.

I āhua pukuriri koe.
You were somewhat grumpy.

I hiakai koe.
You were hungry.

Ka hiakai koe.
You will be hungry.

I āhua pōuri koe.
You were somewhat sad.

Kua tāria koe e au.
You have been waited for by me.

I matekai koe.
You were starving.

Ka āhua pōuri koe.
You will be somewhat sad.

E noho koe ki te mātakitaki pouaka whakaata.
You sit to watch television.

Ko koe te tamahine a Tai, nē rā?
You're Tai's daughter, aren't you?

Ka matekai koe.
You will be starving.

Kua mārama koe ki te pātai?
Have you understood the question?

Ka āhua wera koe.
You will be somewhat hot.

Nō hea koe?
Where are you from?

I āhua makariri koe.
You were somewhat cold.

Kei te pai koe, nē rā?
You're okay, aren't you?

Kei a koe aku hū?
Have you got my shoes?

Ka āhua makariri koe.
You will be somewhat cold.

Kei te harikoa koe, nē, Rangi?
You're happy aren't you, Rangi?

Kei a koe aku kī?
Have you got my keys?

Ka ngenge koe.
You will be tired.

Kei te ngenge koe, nē rā, Taika?
You're tired, aren't you, Taika?

Kei a koe taku pukapuka?
Have you got my book?

I hiamoe koe.
You were sleepy.

Āwhea koe tapahi ai i te pātītī?
When will you mow the lawn?

Kāore. Ka haere koe?
No. Are you going?

A ēhea mārama koe ka haere ki Tonga?
Which months will you be in Tonga for?

He tino pai hoki koe.
You're very good.

Ka hiamoe koe.
You will be sleepy.

Kei te pēhea koe?
How are you?

I hea koe i te tangi o te pīpīwharauroa?
Where were you when the shining cuckoo sang?

I mokemoke koe.
You were lonely.

I aha koe i te mutunga wiki? He pai tō āhua!
What did you do in the weekend? You look great!

Ka mokemoke koe.
You will be lonely.

I māuiui koe.
You were sick.

Kātahi nā te tamaiti mōhio, ko koe.
What a clever child you are.

Ka māuiui koe.
You were sick. You are sick. You will be sick.

Tika tonu! Pēhea hoki koe?
True! What about you?

Kei te kōrero Māori koe.
You're speaking Māori.

Kia kōmuhu koe.
Whisper.

Kei runga noa atu koe.
You're the best.

Ahakoa haere koe ki hea, me mihi ki te mana whenua.
No matter where yo go, you must acknowledge the people of the place.

I māharahara koe.
You were anxious.

Whū! Kei a koe mō te ako reo, e hoa.
You're awesome at learning languages mate.

Tēnā koe e Mere.
Hello Mere.

Tēnā rā koe e koro.
Hello elder.

I pukumahi koe.
You were busy.

Ka pai ki te tūtaki i a koe!
Nice to meet you!

A koe?
And you?

Ka aha koe ā Te Aranga?
What will you do for Easter?

Haere koe hei kaituki i tā tātou waka.
Go and be the chanter for our canoe.

Ka pukumahi koe.
You will be busy.

Kia ora e hoa. Pai te tutaki i a koe.
Hi mate. Nice to meet you.

Kia noho puku koe.
Sit quietly.

Kāti, e mea ana koe ko Ponga hei ariki mōu?
Then are you saying Ponga is to be your lord?

I āwangawanga koe.
You were worried.

Kia ora e hoa, i aha koe mō Te Aranga?
Hi friend, what did you do for Easter?

Kei te mahi huna koe?
Are you being sneaky?

E Mere, kei a koe aku kī?
Mere, have you got my keys?

I whakatā au. Me koe? I haere koe ki hea?
I relaxed. And you? Where did you go?

I whakatā koe.
You were relaxed.

E hoa e, titiro! Kei mua i a koe!
Jees mate, look! It's right in front of you!

He kino kē koe!
You are too much!

I harikoa koe.
You were happy.

koe
you, one person

Mōhio ana koe it ia?
Do you know her?

A koe/me koe?
And you?

I haere koe ki tēhea pāparakauta?
Which pub did you go to?

I riri koe.
You were angry.

Kei runga noa atu koe!
You're on to it!

Ka riri koe.
You will be angry.

Kei te mōhio koe ki tō whakapapa?
Do you know your family tree?

Koia kei a koe.
You've got it.

I māngere koe.
You were lazy.

Ka māngere koe.
You will be lazy.

Kua mau koe!
You've been caught!

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koe.
Warm greetings to you.

I pukuriri koe.
You were grumpy.

Kei te pēhea koe, e koro?
How are you, grandfather?

Ko Turama koe
You are Turama

He pēhea a Te Tai Tonga ki a koe?
What do you think of Southland?

Kei a koe mō te rūkahu!
You're the one for talking rubbish.

I pōuri koe.
You were sad.

Tēnā koe, e te ranatira!
Greetings to you, chief!

Rā whānau ki a koe.
Happy Birthday to you.

Kei runga koe i te ara tika.
You're on the right path.

Hari huritau ki a koe.
Happy Birthday to you.

I wera koe.
You were hot.

Ka oti i a koe te mahi nā i te rā nei?
Will you finish that job today?

I makariri koe.
You were cold.

Kei te pīrangi koe ki te pukapuka?
Do you want a book?

Ka makariri koe.
You will be cold.

Kua ora mātou i a koe.
We have been saved by you.

Kua tae atu koe ki...
Have you been to...

Kua hōhā au i a koe.
I'm fed up with you.

Kua tae ā-tinana atu koe ki...
Have you been, in person, to...

Kei te hiamimi koe?
Do you need a mimi?

Ko koe hei muri, hei whakataki i a au.
You will be behind, to safeguard me.

Ka pai ki te tūtaki i a koe.
It is good to meet you.

Mā wai koe e āwhina?
Who will help you?

Mā ngā tama koe e āwhina.
The boys will help you.

I mea atu rā hoki ahau ki a koe kua whakapuaretia e ia te kēti ki a tātou.
I told you he would open the gate for us.

I mōhio ahau e haere mai ana koe i tēnei rā.
I knew you would come today.

Kua horoi koe?
Have you had a wash?

Āwhea koe wehe ai?
When do you leave?

Kei a koe mō te waiata.
You're a great singer.

Ko koe te manuhiri.
You are the visitor.

Kia ora e hoa, ko wai koe?
Hi friend, who are you?

Tēnā koe, ko Tāne ahau.
Hello, I am Tāne.

Tēnā koe Tāne, ko Aroha tōku ingoa.
Hello Tāne, my name is Aroha.

Kei mua i a koe!
In front of you!

Kei te haere koe ki whea?
Where are you going?

Kei a koe te muku?
Have you got the cloth?

Āe, ki a koe hoki.
Yes, you too.

E hia te moni e pīrangi ana koe?
How much money do you need?

Tēnā koe.
Hello.

Kia toa koe e hoa.
Be strong friend.

Kei muri mātou i a koe.
We are all behind you.

Kei te āwhina au i a koe.
I am helping you.

Kei te tākaro koe i ēnei rā whakatā?
Are you playing sports this weekend?

Kaua koe e haere i raro i te arawhata!
Don't walk under the ladder!

Kei te āhua pai koe.
You are somewhat good.

Kei te āhua ora koe.
You are somewhat well.

Kei te āhua hiakai koe.
You are somewhat hungry.

Nē? I aha koe?
Really? What did you do?

Kei te āhua matekai koe.
You are somewhat starving.

He pai te kite i a koe.
Nice to see you.

Kei te āhua hiainu koe.
You are somewhat thirsty.

He rawe te kōrero ki a koe.
Fantastic to talk to you.

He mīharo te whakarongo ki a koe.
Amazing to listen to you.

He ātaahua te ako tahi me koe.
Beautiful learning with you.

Kei te āhua mokemoke koe.
You are somewhat lonely.

Kia kaha koe.
You be strong.

Kei te āhua māuiui koe.
You are somewhat sick.

He haumaru koe!
You're safe!

Kei te āhua pukumahi koe.
You are somewhat busy.

He pirihimana koe.
You are a police officer.

Tika tāu e hoa. I aha koe i te mutunga wiki?
You are right! What did you do in the weekend?

Kei te āhua āwangawanga koe.
You are somewhat worried.

He kaimahi pukumahi koe.
You are a hard worker.

Kei te mōhio koe ki te ngaringari a motu?
Do you know the national anthem?

I hea koe i te tangihanga o te riroriro?
Where were you when all the work was being done?

Tēnā koe e hoa.
Hello friend.

Kei muri ahau i a koe.
I am behind you.

Kei mua koe i ahau.
You are in front of me.

Kei te āhua harikoa koe.
You are somewhat happy.

Kei mua koe i a au.
You are in front of me.

Kei te āhua riri koe.
You are somewhat angry.

A koe anō?
And how are you?

Kia ora e koe!
May you be well!

Ko koe te tamāhine a Aroha.
You are the daughter of Aroha.

Ā hea koe haere ai?
When will you go?

Kei te āhua pōuri koe.
You are somewhat sad.

Kei te āhua wera koe.
You are somewhat hot.

Pēhea koe i tēnei rā?
How are you today?

Kei te āhua makariri koe.
You are somewhat cold.

E tama, i te aha koe?
Boy, what were you doing?

He paru rawa koe.
You're really dirty.

I aha koe inanahi?
What did you do yesterday?

Tēnā koe, e noho mai nā i Ākarana.
Hello to you who will in Auckland.

Ko wai koe?
Who are you?

ko wai koe?
who are you?

Tēnā koe Whaea.
Hello Ma'am.

Kei te pēhea koe e koro?
How are you grandad?

Āhea koe kai ai?
When will you eat?

Kei te hiahia haere koe ki hea, ki tāwāhi?
Do you want to go to where, overseas?

Rawe e hoa, koia kei a koe!
Great, love. You are onto it.

I tino pai koe.
You were very good.

Pai noa, me haere koe ki te tiki i ngā tamariki ki te kura i nāianei tonu.
All good, you should go get the kids now.

Ka tino pai koe.
You will be very good.

I tino ora koe.
You were very well.

Kua ako koe i tēnei rā?
Did you learn anything today?

Kua kai kina koe?
Have you eaten kina?

Roa ake koe i ahau.
You are taller than me.

Ka tino ora koe.
You will be very well.

I tino hiakai koe.
You were very hungry.

Ka kite i a koe āpōpō.
See you tomorrow.

Ka tino hiakai koe.
You will be very hungry.

I tino matekai koe.
You were very starving.

Āhea koe horoi ai i ngā rihi?
When will you wash the dishes?

Ka hīkoi koe ia rā, ia rā?
Do you walk each and every day?

Kei te pēhea koe i tēnei rā?
How are you today?

Kei te tārere koe.
You are swinging.

I tino hiainu koe.
You were very thirsty.

Kei te oho koe?
Are you awake?

Ka tino hiainu koe.
You will be very thirsty.

Mōhio koe ki a Tāwhaki?
Do you know Tāwhaki?

I tino ngenge koe.
You were very tired.

Pēhea hoki koe?
And how are you?

Kei a koe te tikanga.
It is up to you.

I tino hiamoe koe.
You were very sleepy.

Kei te mātakitaki koe i te aha?
What are you watching?

Mōrena; kei te pēhea koe?
Morning, how are you?

Kei hea koe ināianei?
Where are you now?

I tino mokemoke koe.
You were very lonely.

Hei te ahiahi ka m,āminga e koe he mate wai tōu.
In the evening, you will pretend you are thirsty.

Ka tino mokemoke koe.
You will be very lonely.

I tino māuiui koe.
You were very sick.

Kei konei! Ka rawe koe hei karu mōku.
Here it is! You're an excellent set of eyes for me.

Ka tino māuiui koe.
You will be very sick.

I tino māharahara koe.
You were very anxious.

Tēnā koe i tō whakamārama mai.
Thanks for your explanation.

Tēnā koe; kei te pēhea?
Hello, how is it?

I tino pukumahi koe.
You were very busy.

Tēnā koe i tō pātai mai.
Thanks for you asking me.

Ka tino pukumahi koe.
You will be very busy.

Tēnā koe i tō mihi mai.
Thanks for acknowledging me.

I tino āwangawanga koe.
You were very worried.

Tēnā koe i te kai.
Thanks for the food.

Kei te pīrangi koe ki te parakuihi?
Do you want some breakfast?

Ka tino āwangawanga koe.
You will be very worried.

Kua kai koe i te pāua?
Have you eaten pāua?

I tino whakatā koe.
You were very relaxed.

Kei te tino pai koe.
You are very good.

Ka tino whakatā koe.
You will be very relaxed.

Kei te tino ora koe.
You are very well.

I tino harikoa koe.
You were very happy.

Kei te tino hiakai koe.
You are very hungry.

Kua kai koe i te tītī?
Have you eaten mutton bird?

Ka tino harikoa koe.
You will be very happy.

Kei te tino matekai koe.
You are very starving.

I waea a wai ki a koe?
Who rang you?

Nā, he ātaahua koe.
You look beautiful.

I tino riri koe.
You were very angry.

Kei te tino hiainu koe.
You are very thirsty.

Kua kite koe i te tītī?
Have you seen the muttonbird?

Kei te tino ngenge koe.
You are very tired.

Ko taku hiahia kia mauria mai e koe he kūao tori.
I wish you would bring me a kitten.

I tino māngere koe.
You were very lazy.

Kaua koe e whakarongo ki a ia.
Do not listen to him.

Kei mate koe i ngā motokā nā.
You might be killed by those cars.

Kei te hiakai koe, pēpi?
Do you want to have kai, baby?

Ka tino māngere koe.
You will be very lazy.

I tino pukuriri koe.
You were very grumpy.

Kei te tino māuiui koe.
You are very sick.

Kaua koe hei whakarongo ki a ia.
Don't listen to him.

Ka tino pukuriri koe.
You will be very grumpy.

Kei te tino māharahara koe.
You are very anxious.

Kua haere koe ki Tāmaki-makau-rau?
Have you been to Auckland?

Hei te ahiahi ka māmingā e koe he mate wai tōu.
In the evening, you will pretend to be thirsty.

I tino pōuri koe.
You were very sad.

Kei te tino pukumahi koe.
You are very busy.

Ka tino pōuri koe.
You will be very sad.

Kei te tino āwangawanga koe.
You are very worried.

Tena koa, kainga e koe tēnei wāhi?
Why don't you try this piece?

I tino wera koe.
You were very hot.

Ka tino wera koe.
You will be very hot.

Kei te tino harikoa koe.
You are very happy.

I tino makariri koe.
You were very cold.

He tangata pai koe.
You are a good person.

Ka tino makariri koe.
You will be very cold.

Kei te tino māngere koe.
You are very lazy.

Kia tino horo atu koe i tēnā.
You must run faster than that.

Kei te tino pukuriri koe.
You are very grumpy.

Kua koroua koe.
You have become an old man.

Kia huria koe ki tēnei taha?
Do you want this side too?

Kei te tino wera koe.
You are very hot.

Kia ora Te Manaaki, kei te aha koe e hoa?
Hi, Te Manaaki, what are you doing friend?

Kua tokomauri koe.
You've hiccoughed.

Koia kei a koe!
You're onto it! You got what it takes!

Kāore koe i kai i tō parakuihi?
Didn't you have your breakfast?

Kua kōrori koe i te kōhua?
Have you stirred the pot?

Kua kai kānga wai koe?
Have you tried 'rottten corn'?

Kua patero koe?
Have you farted?

Kei te mākū koe?
Are you wet?

Kei a koe mō te...
You're the best at...

Ā, ko koe te mātāmua?
Ah, you're the oldest?

Koirā anake te mahi e pahawa i a koe!
That's all you're good for!

Ehara i a koe tēnei whare.
This is not your house.

Kua tikona e koe tōu kope.
You filled your nappy.

Kei mua te pōro i a koe.
The ball is in front of you.

E āwhina koe ahau i a Hera.
You are helping Hera.

I puta katoa mai tēnā i a koe?
Did all that come out of you?

Kei te mātakitaki koe i te kēmu ā te pō nei?
Are you watching the game tonight?

Whakangaro atu koe!
Get lost!

Pēhea hoki koe? He tamariki āu?
How about you? Do you have any children?

Kaua koe e haere.
Don't go.

Ākene koe i a au!
Watch it or else!

Kei te mōhio koe ki a ia?
Do you know him?