Greetings

1. Kia ora

   Hello / Thank you

2. Tēnā koe

   Hello (formal greeting to one person)

3. Nau mai, haere mai

   Welcome, come here

4. Ka pai

   Good / Well done / Great

5. Kia kaha

   Be strong / Stay strong

6. E noho rā

   Goodbye (said to those staying)

7. Haere rā

   Goodbye (said to those leaving)

8. Mōrena

   Good morning

9. Tēnā koutou katoa

   Hello everyone (formal)

10. Ko wai tō ingoa?

    What is your name?

11. Ko [ingoa] tōku ingoa

    My name is [name]

12. Kei te pēhea koe?

    How are you?

13. Kei hea te whare paku?

    Where is the toilet/bathroom?

14. Kāore au e taea ana te kōrero Māori.

    I can't speak te reo Māori

15. Ka hoki mai anō ahau.

    I'll come again

16. He tino pai te wā.

    I had a great time

17. Ngā mihi, ka kite anō!

    Thanks, see you

18. Pō mārie

    Good night

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