On-line Te Reo Māori Dictionary

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

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

Ko wai kōrua?
Who are you two?
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 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 māu te kai nei.
This food isn't for you.
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 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 mahi ngā tāne ki konā.
The men are working there near you.
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 whakarongo koutou.
You are listening.
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 kite koe i ngā manu rā?
Can you see those birds?
Simple sentences: present tense with a verb - kei te

E kōwhiti ana te tamaiti nā i ngā kuku.
The mussels are being shelled by that child by you.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

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 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 pīrangi ana a Kauri ki tēnā aihikirimi.
Kauri is wanting that icecream by you.
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E pīrangi ana a Hana ki tēnā aihikirimi.
Hana desires/wants that icecream by 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 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 pīrangi ana koe ki tēnei tī hāte kōwhai?
Are you wanting this yellow t-shirt?
Simple sentences: present tense - e... ana

E pīrangi ana a Māui ki tēnā aihikirimi.
Māui desires/wants that icecream by you.
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 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 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 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

I te whakarongo koutou?
Were you listening?
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 kite kōrua i a Pāpā Poaka ā tērā tau.
You two will see Pāpā Poaka next year.
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 mutu?
Have you finished?
Simple sentences: past completed tense - kua

Kua hokona tēnei rorohiko māu.
This computer has been bought for you.
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 mā katoa koe!
You are completely clean!
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 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 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 pau katoa te kai i a koutou!
You have eaten up all the food!
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 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 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 tuhituhi koe i roto i tō rātaka.
You should write in your diary.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me tuhi kōrero koutou inaianei.
You should write a story now.
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 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 oho!
You should wake up!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me oma!
You should run!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me inu!
You should drink!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me titiro mai!
You should look here!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me titiro ki te karoro!
You should look at the seagull!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere mai!
You should come here!
Simple sentences: you should - me

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

Me maranga!
You should get up!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me whakarongo!
You should listen!
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me ako tētahi wāhi ia rā, ia rā.
You should learn part each day.
Simple sentences: you should - me

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

Me toa!
You should be determined!
Simple sentences: you should - me

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

Me manawanui!
You should be steadfast!
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 tūpato!
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 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 heru ō makawe.
You should comb your hair.
Simple sentences: you should - me

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

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

Me hoatu he kapi ki a Hare.
You should give Hare a copy.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me kai i te rūma kai, kaua e kai i tō rūma moe.
You should eat in the dining room not in your bedroom.
Simple sentences: you should - me

Me haere koutou ko Rangi ko Hera ki te tāone.
You and Rangi and Hera should go to town.
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 kōreroreo kōrua ko te kaiako.
You and the teacher should have a talk.
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 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 noho koutou ki Te Wānanga o Raukawa.
You (3+ including listener) should stay at the Wānanga.
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

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 noho ana?
Where are you living?

Kei hea koe e noho ana i nāianei?
Where are you living now?

Kei hea koe e noho ana i tēnei wā?
Where are you staying at this time?

Kia piki te ora ki a koe.
May you be in perfect health.
Mild imperatives (You should be...) - kia

Kia kotahi kapu maramara kōkōnati.
You need one cup of shredded coconut.
Let there 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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

Ki a koutou te waiata.
You (3+) will sing the song.
Who is going to... - Ki a wai te...?

E hika! He rite tō haunga ki tō te kurī.
Heck! You smell like the dog.
This is just like that - he rite tonu

He rite au ki a koe.
I am just like you.
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

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 aihikirīmi māu?
How many ice creams for you?
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 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 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 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.

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

Hei aha tāu!
Never mind about what you say! Forget about it!
Never mind the... No worries! - Hei aha te..., Kia ahatia!

Pāora, ka pai māu te tēpu e whakawātea?
Pāora, could you clear the table?
Is it OK if... ? - Ka pai taku...?

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 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

Ehara mōu tēnei tūru.
This chair is not for you.
Negating māku possessives - ehara... mā...; ehara... mā

Ehara māu tēnei pene.
This pen is not for you.
Negating māku possessives - ehara... mā...; ehara... mā

Nā koutou i para i te ara.
You paved the way.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

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

Nāu te keke i tunu.
You were the one who baked the cake.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Nāu i horoi, nāku i tāora.
You washed, I dried.
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

Nāu te mahi uaua i mahi.
You did the hard work.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Nāu ngā kūmara i waru.
You were the one who peeled the kūmera.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Nāu ngā pereti i horoi.
You washed the plates.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Nāu te whare i whakapai.
You cleaned the house.
Past agent emphatic - nā - agent emphatic

Māu te pukapuka nei.
This book is for you.
Unrealised possession - mā, māku

He wītipiki anō māu e te tau?
Do you want another weetbix darling?
Unrealised possession - mā, māku

He pānui tēnei māu.
This notice is for you.
Unrealised possession - mā, māku

He kawhe māu e hoa?
Would you like a coffee mate?
Unrealised possession - mā, māku

Māu tēnei pene.
This pen is for you.
Unrealised possession - mā, māku

Māu tēnei pene.
This pen is for you.
Unrealised possession - mā, māku

Māu ngā pereti e horoi.
You will wash the plates.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu ngā kai e hoko.
You buy the food.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu te kai e hari atu ki a rātou.
You can take the food to them.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māku e kawe atu he wai māu.
I will bring you some water.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

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

Mā Pita ngā rīhi e horoi, Rangi, māu e whakamaroke.
Pita will wash the dishes, Rangi, you will dry them.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

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

Māu ngā kai e hoko.
You will buy the food.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu te waka e taraiwa.
You will drive the car.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

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

Māu te kete kākahu e wehewehe.
You will sort the clothes basket.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu te rā e whakarite.
You will plan the day.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

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

Māu pea te karakia e taki?
Would you like to lead the prayer?
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu e mahi.
You do it.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

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

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

Māu anō te huka e rui ki runga.
You should spread the sugar on top yourself.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu e horoi, māku e tāora.
You will wash, I will dry.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Mā mātou koutou e manaaki.
We (3+ exclusive) will take care of you.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

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

Mā kōrua ngā rihi e horoi.
It will be you two who will wash the dishes.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu e mahi kaputī māna?
Can you make a cup of tea for her?
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu te tepū e whakarite.
You will be the one to clear the table.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Mā kōrua te wharepaku e whakapai.
You (2) will clean the toilet.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu ahau e āwhina?
Can you help me?
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu ngā rīhi e horoi.
You will wash the dishes.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu te whare e whakamā i tēnei pō.
You will clean the house today.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

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, mā... e..., mā... hei

Will you? I'm not going to!
Māu? Ehara māku!
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Mā koutou ngā pānui e tono atu ki ngā kaimahi.
You (3/+) will send the notices out to the workers.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu e tubnu tētahi keke ma t`1a t`1atou hui.
You will cook a cake for our meeting.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu te ruma e whakarite.
You will tidy the room.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Māu.
You will.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Mā tāua.
You and I will.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Mā kōrua.
You two will.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Mā tātou.
You [3+] and I will.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

Mā koutou.
You [3+] will.
Future agent emphatic - māku, mā... e..., mā... hei

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

Me whakapono mai!
You should believe in me!
Commands using the passive - Tāpirihia, Tīkina...

Hoatu kōrua ki te whare kai, kāore au e roa.
You two go ahead to the dining room, I won't be long.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Hoatu koutou ki mua, kei te pai au i konei.
You guys go up the front, I'm fine here.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

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

Hoatu kōrua, ka whai atu au ina mutu taku mahi.
You two go, I'll follow once I've finished my job.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Hoatu koutou, māku ngā rīhi.
You fella's go, I'll do the dishes.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Hoatu koutou, mā Pāpā ahau e tiki.
You lot go, Dad will pick me up.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Hoatu kōrua ki te horoi i ngā rīhi, kāore au e roa.
You two go and wash the dishes, I won't be long.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Hoatu koutou. Ko au ā taihoa ake.
You three go. I'll go a bit later.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Hoatu koutou ki te whare kai, kāore au i te haere.
You guys go on ahead to the dining room, I'm not going.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

Hoatu koutou ki te wharekai. Kāore au e roa.
You guys go on ahead into the dining room. I won't be long.
You go on ahead - hoatu koe

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

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 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 roto tō waea pūkoro i te kīhini.
You mobile phone is in the kicthen.
In, on, by, under... - kei runga...

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

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

Kaua kōrua e haere.
You two don't go.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Kaua e whakahokia ngā tūru kākāriki.
You shouldn't return the green chairs.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua e tuhia he reta roa.
You shouldn't write a long letter.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua e waiatahia he waiata ngahau.
You should not sing a joyful song.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua koutou e haere takirua.
You should not go in pairs.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

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

Kaua te parāoa e tapahia.
You shouldn't slice the bread.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua te umu e whakangia.
You shouldn't turn on the oven.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

Kaua ngā kāroti e waruwaruhia.
You shouldn't peel the carrots.
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...

Kaua koutou e kawe moni ki te kura.
You shouldn't take money to school.
Negations of 'me' - We shouldn't... - Kaua... (passive) e...

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

Me horoi koutou i ngā rīhi me te whakairi anō i ngā kākahu.
You guys should wash the dishes and hang out the clothes too.
While at the same time/and in addition - me te... anō

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 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 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 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 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...

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?
Going somewhere to do something there - ki reira … ai.

Nōnahea koe i hoki mai ai?
When did you return?
Going somewhere to do something there - ki reira … ai.

Nō nahea koe i hoki mai ai?
When did you get back in?
Going somewhere to do something there - ki reira … ai.

He aha koe i hoki mai ai i te 11?
Why did you come back at 11?
Going somewhere to do something there - ki reira … ai.

I nahea koe i tae mai ai?
When did you arrive?
Going somewhere to do something there - ki reira … 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...

Kei te pēhea? Heoi anō, ko taua āhua anō.
How are you? Oh well, just the same.
Conjunctions - on the other hand, however - heoi anō

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, quite possibly - Tērā pea, tērā tonu 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

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

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.
Discourse markers - although - ahakoa

Ākuanei kōrua i a au! Whakamutua tēnā mahi.
You had better stop that right now or you'll be in big trouble.
You’d better watch it! - Ākuanei!

Ākuanei koutou i a au! Taki puta!
You kids had better cut that out right now. Outside – the lot of u
You’d better watch it! - Ākuanei!

Ākuanei tō waha whakatoi i a au.
You'd better watch it - I've had enough cheek from you.
You’d better watch it! - Ākuanei!

Kei te mamae tō taringa?
Have you got a sore ear?
Adjectives and a-type statives -

Kia hoki mai ahau, kua mutu tēnei mahi.
When I return, you are to have finished this job.
Adjectives and a-type statives -

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.
Adjectives and a-type statives -

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

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

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

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

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

Kāore koutou i te harikoa?
Are you not happy?
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, I am not working) - Kāore... i te...

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

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

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

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

Kāore au i te kōrero ki a koe.
I am not talking to you.
Negations of the past and present tense (I was not working, 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...

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...

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

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 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

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

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

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.

Kei konei koutou nō reira kei te pukuriri ahau.
You are here, therefore I am angry.
Therefore - nā reira, nō reira

Nō reira tēnā koutou!
Therefore, greetings to you all!
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 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

Nāu tēnei?
Does this belong to you?
Established possession - nāku, nōku...

Nōu tērā whare.
That house belongs to you.
Established possession - nāku, nōku...

Nōu tērā, nōna tēnā, nōku tēnei.
That belongs to you, that belongs to her, this belongs to me.
Established possession - nāku, nōku...

Nāu tēnei rorohiko.
This computer belongs to you.
Established possession - nāku, nōku...

Nāhau tēnei?
Does this belong to you?
Established possession - nāku, nōku...

Nāu tēnei kuri.
This dog belongs to you.
Established possession - nāku, nōku...

Nāu tēnei kapu.
This cup belongs to you.
Established possession - nāku, nōku...

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 kai ā kōrua.
You two have food.
Possessives - 'a' class - ā, tāku...

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.
You have a younger sibling.
Family relationships - younger sibling of the same sex - teina

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 āu hoa.
You don’t have any friends.
I have no... - Kāore aku...

Kāore āu kī.
You don’t have any keys.
I have no... - Kāore aku...

Kāore ā koutou āporo.
You don’t have any apples.
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 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 pōtae ōu.
You have hats.
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 hoa tāu.
You have a friend.
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 kī tāu.
You have a key.
Do you have any...? - He... ?

He āporo ā koutou.
You all have apples.
Do you have any...? - He... ?

He mātauranga pai tōu.
You have good knowledge.
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 hōiho ōu.
You have horses.
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 toki tāu.
You have an axe.
Do you have any...? - He... ?

He kākahu ō koutou.
You have clothes.
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 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 mō runga i ō hēki kaurori?
What would you like on your scrambled eggs?
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?

Ko tāna pene tēnā kei tōu taha.
That's her pen beside you.
That (near you) - tēnā, te... nā

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...

Koutou ko tōu whanau.
You and your family.
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...

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 Tāmaki-makau-rau?
When did you leave for Auckland?
Away - atu

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

Nāu, ka tokowaru koutou.
With you, that makes eight.
Numbering people - tokorua, tokotahi...

Ka hia koutou?
How many of you were there?
Numbering people - tokorua, tokotahi...