Results for 'you'
kia - may you be; may we be; let it be that; | Various uses, meanings. Often not translatable by an English word.
koe - you, one person
koutou - you, three or more people
kōrua - you, two people
tāua - we, us, you and I, inclusive, dual
māu - for you, by you; ā category possession
ēnā - those, near you (plural of tēnā)
nou - belongs to you (Å catergory), u
kaitoa! - serves you right!
kia ora - hello; thank you; be well
nāu - you (past tense); yours (singular)
heketua - toilet (that you sit on when you're in the wharepaku)
mā kōrua - it will be you two
Tēnā koutou - greetings to you (more than 2)
kōrua ko - you and...
e kī - you don't say!
kīrehu - idiom, a kīwaha you don't understand
ehara ehara - you bet!
e mea ana - you bet!
koia kei a koe - good on you!
koia koia - well! you don't say! really! indeed!
kourua - you two [kōrua]
Anā tō kai! - Serves you right!
Kaitoa! E nge! - Serves you right!
Engaru tonu! - Of course! You bet ya!
Āe... āe... - Caught you red handed!
Kāore he painga i a koe! - No sweat to you!
Katahi nā te tama mōhio, ko koe! - What a clever child you are!
Ka kai koe tō tūtae! - What goes around, comes around! You will regret it!
Engari tonu! - Whatever! You bet! For sure!
Pēhea koe? - What about you?
Nō hea hoki tāu? - Where did you get that from? (I don't believe you!) Can you substantiate that?
Māu rawa te kōrero! - You can talk - you're the worse offender! Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
Nāu anō to mate i kimi! Nāna anō tōna mate i kimi! - You brought it on yourself! You made your bed - you lie in it!
Hei aha atu māu! - Don't worry about it! Don't let it bother you.
Kei noho koe ka... - Don't you dare...
Tō moho! E nge! - Good job! Serves you right!
E iro, e iro! - You should have learned your lesson! You should know better.
E aha tāhau? - What's up with you?
Ko wai hoki koe? - Who the hell are you?
Mei kore ake... - If it wasn't for you...
Ka mahue te... - You should have...
Ko wai koe? - Who do you think you are?
Tāua tāua! - You and me both! We're both the same.
Mā koutou anō koutou e kuhu! - You can fend for yourselves.
Me ko au koe... - If I were you...
Kei tāwauwau kē koe! - You are way off track!
E mea ana koe! - Of course - you should know that!
Hei aha tāu! - I don't care what you say!
Tē taea te aha! - You can't do anything about it.
I wāu nei hoki. - Sorry to hear that, not! Poor you! Diddums.
Ko koe ki tāu, ko au ki tāku. - You do your thing and I'll do mine.
Kei te aha kē koe? - What the hell are you doing?
Tika hoki tāu! - You are correct!
Kei a koe te tikanga. - It's your responsibility. It's up to you.
Ākuni koe i a au! - I'll get you! Wait till I get my hands on you!
I kiia atu rā. - I told you so!
Keio noho koe ka tū! - Don't you dare get up!
Kaitoa! - Good job! Serves you right!
Ki a koe hoki. - What's wrong with you? What's the matter with you?
E mea ana! - You bet ya!
Pai tū, pai hinga. - Give it a go! (You might win, you might lose.)
A koe rānei! - You can talk! Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
Ka mahue tō whakamōhio. - You forgot to explain it to me.
Hoatu! - You go, I'll stay!
He aha koe e tangi nei? - Why are you crying now?
He aha kōrua e kai new i te kai mā te manuhiri? - Why are you two eating the guests' food.
Ko wai kōrua?
Who are you two?
Asking who - Ko wai...?
Ko wai mā kei te haere?
Who are you going with?
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?
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 kite koe i ngā manu rā?
Can you see those birds?
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te
E titiro tonu ana aku whatu, ka whakairia oratia.
My eyes were still open and yet you suspended me alive.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana
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 hiahia ana ia ki te haere ki tāwāhi.
Do you want to go to.
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 mōhio ana koe ki te kaukau?
Are you knowing how to swim?
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana
E pēhea ana koutou?
How are you all now?
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
I rangona e koe tērā haruru?
Did you hear/feel that rumble?
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 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 aha koe i te mutunga wiki?
What did you do in the weekend?
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I haere koutou ki te aha?
What did you go for?
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I mahi poka noa au ki te keri i te whenua, ka kohete mai ia, 'E tama e! Me taki karakia i te tuatahi'.
I heedlessly started digging and she growled at me, 'Boy! You should do karakia first!'
Simple sentences: past tense - i
I te pīrangi koe ki te kaputī?
Did you want a tea?
Simple sentences: past tense - i te
I te whakarongo koutou?
Were you listening?
Simple sentences: past tense - i te
Ka aha koe ki te tamaiti hīanga?
What will you do with the mischievous child?
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 whawhai tonu au ki a koutou ko ō hoa.
I will keep fighting against you and your friends.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Ka tatari au ki a koutou ko ngā kaiako.
I will wait for you and the teachers.
Simple sentences: future tense - ka
Kua mutu?
Have you finished?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua
Kua pānui koe i te puka wetereo?
Have you read the grammar guide?
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 rite kōrua?
Are you two ready?
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 mahia te mahi pai e kōrua.
The good work has been done by you two
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 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 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 mihi ka tika ki a kōrua.
It is entirely appropriate I acknowledge you both.
Simple sentences: you should - me
Me mihi ka tika ki a koutou.
It is entirely appropriate I acknowledge you people.
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 mutu tō kai paipa, kei mate koe.
You should stop smoking in case you get sick or die.
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 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 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
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
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 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 tūpato kei whara tō tuarā.
Be carefull, lest you injure your back.
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...
Āta hīkoi atu kei kuhu ō waewae ki te paru.
Walk carefully so you don't step in the mud.
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...
Whakatikaina tō rūma, kei riri tō māmā!
Clean your room or your mother will tell you off!
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...
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 hinga ka whara.
Be careful, lest you fall and get hurt.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tūpato, kei toromi koutou.
Be careful, lest you drown.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tūpato, kei pakia ōu taringa.
Be careful, lest you ears get hit.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tūpato, kei taka tō aihikirimi.
Be careful, lest you lose your icecream.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tūpato, kei taka te moenga.
Be careful, lest you fall asleep.
Be careful... lest! - kia... kei...
Kia tūpato, kei pakia ōu whāriki.
Be careful, lest you hit the mattress.
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 paruparu te whāriki.
Be careful, lest you get the mat dirty.
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 āta kai, kei mate tō puku.
East slowly; you might get a sore stomach.
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...
Pēnei au kua haere kē koutou.
I thought you had already gone.
I thought mistakenly - Pēnei au...
E hika! He rite tō haunga ki tō te kurī.
Heck! You smell like the dog.
This is just like that - he rite tonu
Kia hia ngā āporo?
How many apples do you need?
How many are needed? - Kia hia
Kia hia ngā putiputi i te whare karakia?
How many flowers do you need in the church?
How many are needed? - Kia hia
Kia hia ngā moni ki te hoko i te waka hōu?
How much money do you need to buy the new car?
How many are needed? - Kia hia
Kia hia ngā huka?
How many sugars would you like?
How many are needed? - Kia hia
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?
Kāti, he aha tā kōrua mahi i tēnei rā, e moko?
So, what are you two doing today, my grandchild?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?
He aha tā koutou mahi inanahi nei?
What did you guys (3+) get up to yesterday?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?
He aha tā kōrua mahi i Pōneke?
What did you two get up to in Wellington?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?
He aha tō mahi i Te Wānanga o Raukawa?
What are you going to do at Te Wānanga o Raukawa?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?
He aha tā koutou mahi i te kura i tēnei rā?
What did you guys get up to at school today?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?
He aha tā koutou mahi i te marae i te Rāhoroi?
What were you guys doing at the marae on Saturday?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?
He aha tō mahi ināianei?
What are you doing now?
What are you doing? - He aha tāu mahi?
Tēnā mahia mai he tōhi māku.
Could you please make me some toast.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēnā mahia mai he rēwena mā tātou, e te tau?
Could you please make us some bread, dearest?
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēnā tīkina he tiakarete mā tātou.
Can you please grab us some chocolate.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēnā haria mai he āporo māku, e kō?
Can you bring me an apple please, dear?
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēna whāngaia te ngeru?
Would you please feed the cat?
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēnā tangohia ngā kākahu i te rārangi?
Could you please remove the washing from the line?
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēnā tapahia he wahie?
Could you please chop some wood?
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēnā mahi atu a kōrua mahi whakatika?
Could you two please go and do your chores?
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēnā tahia te mahau mua me te mahau muri?
Could you please sweep the front and back porch.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēnā mahia mai he kapu tī māku?
Could you please make me a cup of tea.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēnā tīkina atu he kai mā kōrua.
Please, fetch some food for you two.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēnā hoatu tērā ki a Māmā.
Can you please pass that to Mum.
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Tēnā mahia mai he kapu tī mā māua?
Can you please make us (2) a cup of tea?
Could you please make me... - Tēnā mahia mai he... māku.
Hei aha tāu!
Never mind about what you say! Forget about it!
Never mind the... No worries! - Hei aha te..., Kia ahatia@
Nikau, ka pai māu te tēpu e whakawātea?
Nikau, could you clear the table?
Is it OK if... ? - Ka pai taku...?
Ka pai tō whakamaumahara i a au ina tata atu ki te rā?
Could you remind me a little closer to the day?
Is it OK if... ? - Ka pai taku...?
Ka pai tā kōrua whakahoki mai i taku tama ina mutu te whakawai?
Would you mind dropping my son off here after practice?
Is it OK if... ? - Ka pai taku...?
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...?
Ka pai anō tō hoko waea pūkoro hou māku, e Mā?
Could you buy me a new cellphone, Mum…?
Is it OK if... ? - Ka pai taku...?
Taihoa kōrua e oma.
Wait, you two, don't run.
Don't... just yet! - Taihoa... e
Taihoa kōrua e wehe.
Don't you two leave just yet.
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
Taihoa kōrua e haere!
Don't you two go just yet!
Don't... just yet! - Taihoa... e
Taihoa kōrua e oma!
Don't you two run off just yet!
Don't... just yet! - Taihoa... e
Āhea koe ka haere?
When are you going?
When? (in the future) - Āwhea? Āhea?
Āwhea kōrua rere ai ki Ōtautahi?
When do you two fly to Ōtautahi?
When? (in the future) - Āwhea? Āhea?
Āhea koe ka kai?
When will you eat?
When? (in the future) - Āwhea? Āhea?
Āhea koutou hoki atu ai ki tō koutou kāinga?
When are you returning to your home?
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 whea tēnā tēpu?
Where did you get that table from?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nō whea ō hū?
Where did you get your shoes from?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nō tēhea rohe koe?
Which region are you from?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nō whea ōu hū?
Where did you get your shoes from?
Belonging to a place - nō
Nō whea tō waka hou?
Where did you get your new car 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
Nō hea tō whānau?
Where is you family from?
Belonging to a place - nō
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
Nāu au i kitea mai ai ki konei.
It is because of you that I am seen here.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic
He wītipiki anō māu e te tau?
Do you want another weetbix darling?
Unrealised possession - mā, māku
He kawhe māu e hoa?
Would you like a coffee mate?
Unrealised possession - mā, māku
Māku e kawe atu he wai māu.
I will bring you some water.
Future agent emphatic - māku
Mā te Atua koe e manāki, e tiaki.
The Lord will guard you and protect you.
Future agent emphatic - māku
Mā Amaru ngā rīhi e horoi, Ataahua, māu e whakamaroke.
Amaru will wash the dishes, Ataahua, you will dry them.
Future agent emphatic - māku
Māku e pānui tētahi kōrero ki a koe.
Shall I read you a story?
Future agent emphatic - māku
Māu pea te karakia e taki?
Would you like to lead the prayer?
Future agent emphatic - māku
Mā kōrua ngā rihi e horoi.
It will be you two who will wash the dishes.
Future agent emphatic - māku
Māu e mahi kaputī māna?
Can you make a cup of tea for her?
Future agent emphatic - māku
Māu ahau e āwhina?
Can you help me?
Future agent emphatic - māku
Māu pea ngā tamariki e tiki ki te kura, māku ngā kākahu e whakariterite.
Maybe you pick the kids up, I'll get the clothes ready.
Future agent emphatic - māku
Will you? I'm not going to!
Māu? Ehara māku!
Future agent emphatic - māku
E noho kōrua!
Sit down, you two!
Command with e! - e!
Tēnā homai te huka.
Can you pass me the sugar.
Commands without e or the passive - Homai! Whakarongo!
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
Me i tae wawe mai koutou, kua whaiwāhi mai koutou ki te kōrero.
If you had arrived in time, you could have participated in the discussion.
If... (using me) - me
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
Mā runga aha?
On what (will you travel)?
Travelling by means of - mā runga
I haere koutou mā runga aha?
How did you come?
Travelling by means of - mā runga
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
Mehemea ki te kore e matu tō makamaka i te pāore, ka tangohia e au.
If you don't stop playing with the ball, I'll take it away.
Passive sentences - tikina...
Kawea tētehi puka iti ki ngā wāhi kei reira te reo Māori e kōrerohia ana, tuhia ngā kupu me ngā kīanga ka rangona.
Bring a small book with you to the places where the Māori language is spoken, write down the words and phrases that are heard.
Passive sentences - tikina...
Kua inu pia koe?
Have you been drinking beer?
Gerund phrases (fence building, bread baking, dishes washing...) - tunu parāoa...
I runga ake te kaitohutohu i a kōrua.
The instructor was higher up than you two.
Above, underneath, outside of - runga ake, raro iho, waho atu, roto atu
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 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...
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 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 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 ekoe tōku waka te whakatika?
Are you able to fix my car?
I am able... - Ka taea e...
Kia kamakama e hoa, ko tāu kupu anake te mea e tāria nei.
Can you hurry things up a bit - your opinion is the only one still being waited on.
Be waited for - tāria
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
Kia moata te haere ki te moe a tēnei pō, kia mauria ai kōrua ki te ngahere a te ata.
Go to bed early tonight, so that you can be taken to the forest in the morning.
So that something can happen for someone else - kia
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
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...
Ka tōmuri a Ria, ki tō mōhio? Tērā tonu pea. E rongonui ana tōna tōmuri.
Do you think Ria might get here late? Quite possibly. Her tardiness is well-known.
Perhaps - Tērā pea
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
Ahakoa e mahana ana ināianei, me kawe tonu he koti, kei makariri.
Although it's warm at the moment, you should still take a coat, in case it turns cold.
Conjunctions - although - ahakoa
Kei te mamae tō taringa?
Have you got a sore ear?
When - Kia
Kia hoki mai ahau, kua mutu tēnei mahi.
When I return, you are to have finished this job.
When - Kia
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 matekai koe?
Are you hungry?
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 ngenge koe?
Are you tired?
Simple sentences - present tense with an adjective - kei te
Kei te harikoa koutou?
Are you all happy?
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 harikoa ahau i te mea kei konei koutou.
I am happy because you are all here.
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 aha kōrua?
What are you two doing?
What is happening at the moment? - kei te aha?
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 kōrua?
What are you two doing?
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?
Ngā whakapāha, kāore au i te mārama ki tō kōrero.
My aplogies, I don't understand what you are saying.
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...
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 ngenge?
Are you not tired?
Negations of the present tense (I am not working) - Kāore... i te...
Kāore koutou i te harikoa?
Are you not happy?
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 au i te pai ki tēnā mahi.
I don't like it when you do that.
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
Did you go to the shop?
Did you not go to the shop?
Negations of the past tense - Kāore... i...
Did you see the policeman?
Did you not see the policeman?
Negations of the past tense - Kāore... i...
Kua hinga koe?
Have you fallen down?
Statives - mate, ngaro, mau...
Kua māuiui koe.
You are sick. You have become sick.
Statives - mate, ngaro, mau...
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
Ngā mihi manahau ki a kōrua.
Delighted greetings to you both.
Using 'ki' to indicate direction towards something - ki
Nei rā te mihi ki a kōrua.
Here indeed is my acknowledgement to you both.
Using 'ki' to indicate direction towards something - ki
Kua haere koe ki te toro atu i a Ataahua?
Have you been to visit Ataahua?
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
Kei te haere māua ki te hokomaha. Kei te hia haere mai kōrua?
We're going to the supermarket. Do you want to come?
Using 'ki' to indicate direction towards something - ki
I homai te koroua i te moni ki a māua.
The old man gave the money to us (two, but not to you the listener).
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
Tōna tikanga, me hōmai ngā tuhinga roa āpōpō, engari, taku aroha ki a koutou, e pai ana kia hōmai ā tērā wiki.
Strictly speaking, you should hand in your essays tomorrow, but out of the kindness of my heart, I'll let you do it next week.
Nō reira tēnā koutou!
Therefore, greetings to you all!
Conjugations - therefore - nā reira, nō reira
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
Ngā mihi ki a koutou mo ā koutou toa ki te hī ika!
Compliments to you on your fishing skills!
Possessives - 'a' class - ā, tāku...
He pātai ā kōrua?
Do you two have any questions?
Possessives - 'a' class - ā, tāku...
He pātai tā kōrua?
Do you two have a question?
Possessives - 'a' class - ā, tāku...
He pātai tā koutou?
Do you have a question?
Possessives - 'a' class - ā, tāku...
He kai ā kōrua?
Do you two have any food?
Possessives - 'a' class - ā, tāku...
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
Kāore ō tuākana?
Do you not have an older sibling?
Family relationships - older sibling of the same sex - tuakana
Kua tūtaki koe ki taku tuakana?
Have you met my brother?
Family relationships - older sibling of the same sex - tuakana
He tuakana tōu?
Do you have an older sibling?
Family relationships - older sibling of the same sex - tuakana
He teina tōu?
Do you have a younger sibling?
Family relationships - younger sibling of the same sex - teina
Ko koe te pōtiki o te whānau?
Are you the youngest in your family?
Family relationships - youngest - pōtiki
Kāore ō pātai?
Don't you have any questions?
I have no... - Kāore aku...
Kāore ō tungāne?
Don't you have any brothers?
I have no... - Kāore aku...
He motukā tōu?
Do you have a car?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He ngeru tāu?
Do you have a cat?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He heihei āu?
Do you have any chickens?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He aha tāu hei kai paramanawa?
What have you got for morning tea?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He pukapuka tāu?
Do you have a book?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He waka tōu?
Do you have a car?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He aha tāu?
What do you have?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He mōkai ā koutou?
Do you (all) have any pets?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He tungāne tōu?
Do you have brothers (to a female)?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He hū hou ā koe?
Do you have new shoes?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He whakaaro ōu?
Do you have any ideas?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He waka tōu?
Do you have a car?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He tamaiti tāu?
Do you have a child?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He īmera tāu?
Do you have email?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He tamariki āu?
Do you have children?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He tamariki āu e hoa?
Do you have any children, friend?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He pene tāu?
Do you have a pen?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He pātai tāu?
Do you have a question?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He whakaaro tōu?
Do you have an idea?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He moni tāu?
Do you have money?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He kākahu hou ōu?
Do you have new clothes?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He tamariki āku?
Do you have children?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He pāreti mau e Pā?
Do you have a plate, Dad?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He pātai ā koutou?
Do you have any questions?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He tuahine tōu?
Do you have a sister?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He irāmutu tāu?
Do you have a niece/nephew?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He aha ō moemoeā?
What dreams did you have?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He pene whero tāu?
Have you got a red pen?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He pōro tāu?
Do you have a ball?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He haunga tō kumu?
Have you got a smelly bum?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He tungāne ōu?
Do you have any brothers?
Do you have any...? - He... ?
He aha tō pīrangi hei kai?
What do you want to eat?
What? - He aha?
He aha tō hiahia?
What do you want?
What? - He aha?
He aha tāu e pīrangi ana?
What is it that you want?
What? - He aha?
He aha tāu i tēnei ata?
What did you do this morning?
What? - He aha?
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 tōu ā te wāhanga tuarua?
What do you have period two?
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 te wāhi pai ki a koe?
What place do you like?
What? - He aha?
He aha mō runga i ō hēki kaurori?
What would you like on your scrambled eggs?
What? - He aha?
He aha māu?
What would you like?
What? - He aha?
He aha mō runga i tō tōhi?
What do you want on your toast?
What? - He aha?
He aha mō runga, e tai?
What do you want on it friend?
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 tō hiahia? He pāreti māu, he panakeke rānei e moko?
What do you want? Porridge or pancakes, grandchild?
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 tō pirangi hei kaikai?
What do you want to eat?
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?
Kei te haere a Riria rāua ko Larisa ki konā
Riria and Larisa are going there (by you the listener).
Talking about more than one person - ...rāua ko..., rātou ko...
I mahi māua ko tōku māmā.
My mother and I (us two, but not you the listener) worked.
Talking about more than one person - ...rāua ko..., rātou ko...
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
Tēnā koutou kua hui mai nei i tēnei rā!
Greetings to you who are gathered here on this day!
Towards - mai
I nahea koe i wehe atu ai ki Taranaki?
When did you leave for Taranaki?
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
Ka hia koutou?
How many of you were there?
Numbering people - tokorua, tokotahi...
Tokotorua āu tamariki?
Have you got three children?
Numbering people - tokorua, tokotahi...
Tuatahi me mihi ki te hunga mate. Tuarua me mihi ki te hunga ora.
Firstly you should acknowledge the dead (group of dead people). Secondly you should acknowledge the living (group of living people)
Ordindinal numbers (First, second, third...) - tuatahi, tuarua...
Hei te rua karaka.
See you at two o'clock.
Telling time - kara
Hei te whā karaka.
See you at four o'clock.
Telling time - kara
Hei te rima karaka.
See you at five o'clock.
Telling time - kara
Hei te ono karaka.
See you at six o'clock.
Telling time - kara
Hei te whitu karaka.
See you at seven o'clock.
Telling time - kara
Hei te waru karaka.
See you at eight o'clock.
Telling time - kara
Hei te tekau karaka.
See you at ten o'clock.
Telling time - kara
Hei te tekau mā tahi karaka.
See you at eleven o'clock.
Telling time - kara
Hei te tekau mā rua karaka.
See you at twelve o'clock.
Telling time - kara
Kōrero mai anō? Āta kōrero.
Can you repeat that please? Slowly please.
Direction markers with adverbs - tonu mai, kā atu, rawa mai...
Kei te mahara au ki taua hui?
Do you remember that hui?
That aforementioned thing - taua, aua
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 nāku possessives - Ehara i...
Ehara koe nō Ngāti Toa?
Are you not from Ngāti Toa?
Negating nāku possessives - Ehara i...
Ehara koe nō tēhea iwi?
Which iwi are you not from?
Negating nāku 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 pēnei taku kōrero...
Let me tell you like this...
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
Waea mai mēnā ka taea.
Give me a call if you can.
If (using mehemea) - mehemea, mehe, mēnā
Me whakapā atu ki a Aroha ina ka taea.
Contact M1 if and when you can.
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
Tō tau hoki ki te waiata!
How excellent you are at singing!
How... - Te... hoki...
Tō pai hoki ki te tunu keke!
How good you are at baking cakes!
How... - Te... hoki...
He pai ki a koe te pānui pukapuka?
Do you like to read books?
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 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...
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...
Tokohia ā koutou ākonga?
How many students do you have?
How many are there? - E hia? Tokohia?
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...
Ā hea kōria mārena ai?
When will you two get married?
Asking "when" with ai - ā hea... ai?
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
Kaitoa!
Serves you right!
Serves you right! - kaitoa
Kaitoa koutou kia kōhetetia!
Serves you all right for getting a growling!
Serves you right! - kaitoa
Kia wātea mai koe, ka hui tāua.
When you are free, we will catch up.
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...
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 atu ki korā tū ai, kia pai ai tō titiro.
Go over there to stand so you can have a good look.
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
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 koutou i haere ai ki te tāone?
For what reason did you (plural) go to town?
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 uat the apple?
Why not? - nā te aha i kore ai?
Nā te aha koutou i kore ai e haere ki te tāone?
Why didn’t uplural) go to town?
Why not? - nā te aha i kore ai?
Nā te aha koe i kore ai e moe i te pō nei?
Why didn’t uleep 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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Tō pai hoki.
How good you are!
How... - tō... hoki
Tō māngaere hoki.
How lazy you are!
How... - tō... hoki
Rurea, taitea, kia tū ko taikaka anake.
If you strip away the exterior, reveal the treasure inside.
Kia for second verb after a passive - kia
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
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 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
He pango, he parauri rānei ngā makawe o tō tama?
Is you son's hair black or brown?
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 āu he heihei?
Do you not have any chickens?
Do you not have any? - Kāore āu...
Kāore tāu he pukapuka?
Do you not have a book?
Do you not have any? - Kāore āu...
Kāore tōu he waka?
Do you not have a car?
Do you not have any? - Kāore āu...
Kāore ā koutou he mōkai?
Do you (all) not have any pets?
Do you not have any? - Kāore āu...
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...
Ka kite au i a koe ā te pō nei.
I will see you tonight.
He kapa tī māu?
Do you want a cup of tea?
He kaputī māu?
Would you like a cup of tea? (A cup of tea for you?).
He kawhe māu?
Do you want a coffee?
I rongo koe i tana kōrero?
Have you heard what he said.
Tēnā koe!
Lit: there you are!
Ka kite anō!
See you again!
Ko te ako i te reo Māori te kaupapa hei kōrero māu.
Leaning the Māori language is the theme for you to talk about.
Kei te mahara koe ki a au?
Do you remember me?
Kua kai parakuihi koe?
Have you had breakfast?
I hea koe inapō?
Where were you last night?
Āhea koe haere ai?
When are you going?
Kei te haere koe ki hea a te Aranga?
Where are you going at Easter?
Nā, me pōkai i a koe ki te taora.
Let's wrap you up in your towel.
He pihikete māu?
Do you want a biscuit?
Ka whakamāroke au i a koe.
I'll dry you off.
Hei te tahi karaka.
See you at one o'clock.
Me tuku au i a koe.
I'll let you go.
Hei te toru karaka.
See you at three o'clock.
Kua kai pūhā koe?
Have you tried pūhā?
Me whakanoho au i a koe ki roto i te motokā.
I'd better sit you into the car.
He pai ki a koe te raihi?
Do you like rice?
Kei te mau i a koe tō tātua?
Have you got your seatbelt on?
Kua reri koutou?
Are you ready?
Tangata takahi manuhiri, he maraer puehu.
If you mistreat your guests your marae will be dusty (because no one will come anymore).
Kua kai rēwana koe?
Have you eaten rēwana?
Ā te ahiahi nei.
See you this afternoon.
Ā te pō nei.
See you tonight.
Ka nui tōku aroha mōu, e te tau!
I love you very much, my darling!
Ā te tau tītoki.
See you sometime.
I whānau mai koe i hea?
Where were you born?
Kia mutu rawa te mahi whakapaipai whare, ka wātea kōrua ki te haere.
Once the house decorating work is completely finished, you both will be free to go.
Ka kite au i a koe ā te pō nei.
I will see you tonight.
Tēnā rā kōrua.
Thank you both.
I pakeke ake koe i hea?
Where did you grow up?
Tēnā rā koutou.
Thank you people (3+).
Kia ora Rangi, he pēhea ō whakaaro ki te whakamātautau?
Hey Rangi, what did you think of the exam?
Kua kite koe i a Makere?
Have you seen Marg?
Māu rānei ngā pereti e horoi?
Will you wash the plates?
Kāaore koe i wareware i a au. I wareware ahau i a koe.
I didn't forget you. You forgot me.
He mihi tēnei ki a kōrua.
This is an acknowledgement to you two.
Ko koe te mātāmua?
Are you the eldest?
Tama tū, tama ora. Tama noho, tama mate.
If you stand, you live. If you sit down, you'll die.
He mihi tēnei ki a koutou.
This is an acknowledgement to you people (3+).
Ngā mate ki runga i a koutou.
The deaths you bear with you.
Kāore āku kī i ngaro i ahau. I ngaro ēnā i a koe.
I didn't lose my keys. You lost them.
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?
Ngā mihi manahau ki a koutou.
Delighted greetings to you people (3+).
Kua rongo koe?
Have you heard?
Kua mākona koe?
Have you been satisfied?
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?
Kei te ngau tō puku?
Have you got a sore puku?
Nei rā te mihi ki a koutou.
Here indeed is my acknowledgement to you people.
Kei te māuiui koe?
Are you sick?
Kua reri koe?
Are you ready?
Kei te ānini tō upoko?
Have you got a headache?
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 Waipounamu?
So, you were born in the South Island?
Tihē!
Bless you (after sneezing).
Kua kai kōura koe?
Have you eaten crayfish?
Kia ora rā kōrua.
Cheers to you two.
Kia ora rā koutou.
Cheers to you three or more people.
Kei te mamae tō korokoro?
Have you got a sore throat?
Ki tō whakaaro, e hia ngā tau o Koa?
How old do you think Koa is?
Ngā mihi matakuikui ki a kōrua.
joyful greetings to you both.
Ngā mihi matakuikui ki a koutou.
joyful greetings to you three or more.
Kua tūtaki koe ki a ia?
Have you met her?
Kua mutu i a koe tāu mahi?
Have you finished your work?
Kei te hiahia koe ki te haere?
Do you want to go?
Kia hia?
How many (do you want)?
Ngā manaakitanga o te wāhi ngaro ki a kōrua.
Celestial blessings to you both.
Kei te hiahia au kia haere koe!
I want you to go!
Ngā manaakitanga o te wāhi ngaro ki a koutou.
Celestial blessings to you three or more.
He waina māu?
Do you want a wine?
Āe, kia ora. Mā te wā!
Yeah, thanks. See you later.
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!
Kia piki te ora ki a kōrua.
May you two be in perfect health.
Kia piki te ora ki a koutou.
May you three or more be in perfect health.
E hia ngā ika a mau i a koe?
How many fish did you catch?
Kei te hiahia koe ki te mōhio?
Do you want to know?
I pakeke koe i hea?
Where did you grow up?
Kei te mārama koe?
Do you understand?
Turituri taiohi mā.
Quiet please you kids.
Kua kite koe i a Tame?
Have you seen Tame?
Kia tere te kārohirohi i mua i tō huarahi.
May the shimmer of light guide you on your way.
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.
Kia ora koutou!
Hello you (3+)!
I aha koe i te ata o te Mane?
What did you do on Monday morning?
He kōrero tāu?
Do you have something to say?
Kua haere koe ki tāwāhi?
Have you been overseas?
Me pēhea te kī....?
How do you say....?
Ka nui taku aroha mōu, e te tau!
I love you very much, my darling!
Kei te haere kōrua ki te tāone?
Are you two going to town?
Ka aha koe ā te pō nei?
What are you doing tonight?
I hoatu koe i te koha ki a wai?
To whom did you give the koha?
Ka aha koe ā te mutunga wiki nei?
What are you doing this weekend?
E hia ō matimati?
How many fingers do you have?
Kei te hiainu koe?
Are you thirsty?
E hia ō waewae?
How many feet do you have?
I rongo kōrua?
Did you hear?
Kua mārama koe ki te pātai?
Have you understood the question?
Nō hea koe?
Where are you from?
Kei a koe aku hū?
Have you got my shoes?
Kei a koe aku kī?
Have you got my keys?
E kore e mimiti te aroha mōu.
My love for you will never wane.
Hoake! Hoatu!
Let's all go! You go and I'll stay!
Kei a koe taku pukapuka?
Have you got my book?
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?
I hea koe i te tangi o te pīpīwharauroa?
Where were you when the shining cuckoo sang?
I aha koe i te mutunga wiki? He pai tō āhua!
What did you do in the weekend? You look great!
Kātahi nā te tamaiti mōhio, ko koe.
What a clever child you are.
Mā reira pea te matua o to kōtiro rā ka rongo ai ki tō reo.
Perhaps as a result, the girl's mother will hear you calling.
Ka māuiui koe.
You were sick. You are sick. You will be sick.
Ahakoa haere koe ki hea, me mihi ki te mana whenua.
No matter where yo go, you must acknowledge the people of the place.
Ka aha koe ā Te Aranga?
What will you do for Easter?
Kāti, e mea ana koe ko Ponga hei ariki mōu?
Then are you saying Ponga is to be your lord?
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?
Kua tutaki kōrua.
Have you two met?
Mōhio ana koe it ia?
Do you know her?
Ka kite i a kōrua, nē?
See you both, eh?
I haere koe ki tēhea pāparakauta?
Which pub did you go to?
Kei te mōhio koe ki tō whakapapa?
Do you know your family tree?
He inu māu, e kui?
Would you like a drink, grandma?
Mōrena. Pai tō moe?
Morning. Did you sleep well?
He pēhea a Ōtautahi ki a koe?
What do you think of Christhurch?
Haere rā e ipo!
See you later darling!
Ka oti i a koe te mahi nā i te rā nei?
Will you finish that job today?
Ngā mihi rā i tō rā whānau.
Wishing you a happy birthday.
Pēhea ō whakaaro?
What do you think?
Kei te pīrangi koe ki te pukapuka?
Do you want a book?
Kua tae atu koe ki...
Have you been to...
Kua tae ā-tinana atu koe ki...
Have you been, in person, to...
Kei te hiamimi koe?
Do you need a mimi?
Ngā mihi rā ki a kōrua.
Congratulations to you both.
Tino nui tōku aroha mōu.
I love you very much.
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.
He kapu tī māu?
Would you like a cup of tea?
Kua horoi koe?
Have you had a wash?
He pātai tōu koutou?
Do you (3 or more) have a question?
Āwhea koe wehe ai?
When do you leave?
Inā poroa e ahau te taura, māua e hopu mai te kete.
When I cut the rope, you catch the basket.
Whakahokia ō kākahu ki te kāpata.
Can you put your clothes away?
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?
Kia ora kōrua.
Hi you two.
Kei te tākaro koe i ēnei rā whakatā?
Are you playing sports this weekend?
Tēnā (rā) kōrua.
Hello you two.
He wai māu?
Do you want a water?
I toa koutou?
Did you win your game?
Nē? I aha koe?
Really? What did you do?
Kua tuhi koutou i ō koutou ingoa ki runga i te pepa?
Have you written youir names on the paper?
Ka nui taku aroha mōu.
My love for you is great.
Tika tāu e hoa. I aha koe i te mutunga wiki?
You are right! What did you do in the weekend?
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?
He pōtae tōu?
Do you have a hat?
Kia ora e koe!
May you be well!
Ā hea koe haere ai?
When will you go?
Pēhea koe i tēnei rā?
How are you today?
E tama, i te aha koe?
Boy, what were you doing?
Anā tō kai e hoa, me tūtaki au ki tō whaea ā tōna wā.
That's what you get mate, I should meet your mum sometime.
Kei te hiakai kōrua?
Are you two hungry?
I aha koe inanahi?
What did you do yesterday?
Tēnā koe, e noho mai nā i Ākarana.
Hello to you who will in Auckland.
Koutou ko Kauri ko Niko.
All of you and Kauri and Niko.
Tēnā koutou katoa.
Hello to you all.
Tēnā koutou kua hui mai nei i tēnei wā.
Greetings to you who are gathered here at this time.
He mihi nui ki a koutou.
A big greeting to you all.
Tō pōturi hoki!
How slow you are!
Tō pukumahi hoki!
How hardworking you are!
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.
E Hera, Tangiwai, kia ora kōrua. Kei te pēhea kōrua?
Hi Hera and Tangiwai. How are you two?
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.
He aihikirīmi māu?
Do you want an ice cream?
E rua āku āporo. E toru ā kōrua.
I have two apples. You two have three.
Āe, he tika tāu, ka haere i nāianei.
Yes, you are right, I'll go now.
Kua ako koe i tēnei rā?
Did you learn anything today?
Kua kai kina koe?
Have you eaten kina?
He kokonga whare ka kitea, he kokonga ngākau e kore e kitea.
You can see the corners of a house, but you cannot see into the recesses of the heart.
Ā, kua tutaki kōrua, ko Mere?
Now, have you and Mary met?
Ka kite i a koe āpōpō.
See you tomorrow.
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 oho koe?
Are you awake?
Tēnā koa, āwhina mai.
Excuse me, can you help.
Mōhio koe ki a Tāwhaki?
Do you know Tāwhaki?
I au tō moe?
Did you have a sound sleep?
Kei te mātakitaki koe i te aha?
What are you watching?
Kua mutu a kōrua mahi?
Have you both finished your work?
Tokohia ō kaimahi?
How many people do you work with?
Kua kai kōrua ?
Have you two eaten?
Kei hea koe ināianei?
Where are you now?
Hoki mai koutou ngā kaihoe o mua, eke mai koutou ngā kaihoe hou!
Come back you past paddlers, welcome aboard you new paddlers!
Ata mārie; kei te pēhea kōrua?
Good morning, how are you two?
Tangohia ō kākahu moe.
Take off you pyjamas.
Hei te ahiahi ka m,āminga e koe he mate wai tōu.
In the evening, you will pretend you are thirsty.
Ngā mihi o te ata; kei te pēhea koutou?
Morning greetings, how are you (three +)?
He pēkana me te hēki māu?
Do you want bacon and eggs?
Ngā mihi o te pō; kei te pēhea koutou katoa?
Evening greetings, how are you all?
Ngā mihi o te wā; kei te pēhea koutou?
Season greetings, how are you (three +)?
Ka kite kōrua ki te kāinga ā muri i te kura.
See you both at home after school.
Āe, māu tonu, kia titiro au ki te rārangi o ngā kai hei hoko.
Yep, you drive, and I'll study the shopping list.
Tēnā koe i tō pātai mai.
Thanks for you asking me.
Kei te pīrangi koe ki te parakuihi?
Do you want some breakfast?
Kua kai koe i te pāua?
Have you eaten pāua?
He hupa paukena māu?
Do you want pumpkin soup?
Tēnā tō patu, hei koha māu ki ō tātou ariki i Āwhitu.
Here is young weapon, for you [to give] as a gift for our leaders in Āwhitu.
Mā tēnā, mā tēnā o koutou tāna ake tuhinga e tuku mai.
Each of you must submit his/her own essay.
Rite pai nei.
Like you in a good way.
Kua kai koe i te tītī?
Have you eaten mutton bird?
He inu māu?
Do you want a drink?
Kua kite koe i te tītī?
Have you seen the muttonbird?
Ko taku hiahia kia mauria mai e koe he kūao tori.
I wish you would bring me a kitten.
Kei te hiakai koe, pēpi?
Do you want to have kai, baby?
Kei te haere tāua ki hea?
Where are you and I going?
Anei. E kai.
Here you are. Eat up.
Kua haere koe ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara?
Have you been to Wellington?
Hei te ahiahi ka māmingā e koe he mate wai tōu.
In the evening, you will pretend to be thirsty.
E hia ngā pene? Kia hia ngā huka? Tokohia ngā tangata?
How many pens? How many sugars would you like? How many people?
E hia āu pene e hoa?
How many pens have you got mate?
Tena koa, kainga e koe tēnei wāhi?
Why don't you try this piece?
Kua ngata tō hiakai?
Have you had enough to fill you up?
Ā, Kāti kōrua! Me mutu te amuamu.
Look here, you two! You should stop complaining.
He kai anō māu?
Do you want more?
Taihoa. Me tatari kia tū mārika te waka.
Hold on. You need to wait until the car has come to a complete stop.
Kia huria koe ki tēnei taha?
Do you want this side too?
Kia ora Te Manaaki, kei te aha koe e hoa?
Hi, Te Manaaki, what are you doing friend?
Mōna te whare nā.
That house by you is for her.
He keke māu?
Would you like cake?
Ka pēwhea he panakeke?
Would you like a pancake?
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?
He ngenge pea nōu, ka kore e hia kai?
Maybe you are tired, will you not eat?
Mokori anō kia rere a mihi.
It is right to acknowledge you (for this kai).
He kapu tī pea māu?
Maybe you want a cup of tea>
Nō reira, tēnā koutou.
So, hello to you all.
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?
He tōhi pea māu?
Perhaps you would like some toast?
Kei te mātakitaki koe i te kēmu ā te pō nei?
Are you watching the game tonight?
Pēhea hoki koe? He tamariki āu?
How about you? Do you have any children?
Kei te mōhio koe ki a ia?
Do you know him?