Public Transport

1. Kei hea te tūnga pahi?

   Where is the bus stop?

   Usage

   Ask where the bus stop is

   Grammar Note

   Kei hea asks about current location

2. Kei hea te teihana rerewē?

   Where is the railway station?

   Usage

   Ask where the railway station is

   Grammar Note

   teihana is borrowed from English station

3. Ka taea e au te hoko tīkiti ki hea?

   Where can I buy a ticket?

   Usage

   Ask where to purchase tickets

   Grammar Note

   Ka taea e au te + verb expresses "I can / am able to ..."

4. Āhea te pahi e whai ake nei?

   When is the next bus?

   Usage

   Ask when the next bus is coming

   Grammar Note

   Āhea is the interrogative for future time

5. Ka haere tēnei raina ki...?

   Does this line go to...?

   Usage

   Confirm if the route goes to your destination

   Grammar Note

   Ka marks the onset of an action

6. Me huri au?

   Do I need to transfer?

   Usage

   Ask if you need to change vehicles

   Grammar Note

   Me is a modal marker indicating should or must

7. Ko hea te mutunga?

   Where is the final stop?

   Usage

   Ask where the final stop is

   Grammar Note

   Ko hea is used for identifying questions

8. He tīkiti marama kei reira?

   Are there monthly passes?

   Usage

   Ask about monthly passes or transit cards

   Grammar Note

   `marama` means month (calendar month); it is a different word from `mārama` (clear, bright, to understand). `Kei reira` = "is there", used to ask whether something is available.

9. Kua tōmuri te pahi

   The bus is delayed

   Usage

   Inform that the bus is running late

   Grammar Note

   Kua marks perfect aspect or change of state

10. Kei hea te putanga?

    Where is the exit?

    Usage

    Ask where the exit is

    Grammar Note

    putanga is derived from puta meaning to exit

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