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Māori phrases for the classroom

If you are at the start of your te reo Māori learning journey, here are some simple phrases that you can use in your classroom to get you started.

To continue your te reo Māori education, you can join a local class or try a course such as Māori Made Easy, created by Scotty Morrison.

Te reo Māori

English Translation

Haere mai

Welcome

Huri mai

Turn to me

Huri atu

Turn away from me

Whakarongo mai

Listen to me

Titiro mai

Look at me

Kōrero mai

Talk to me (repeat what I said)

Hā ki roto

Breath in

Hā ki waho

Breath out

Haere mai ki te whariki

Come to the mat

He aha tēnei?

What is this?

Ko te aha tēnai rā?

What day is it?

Ko te aha tēnei marama?

What month is it?

Kia mārire tō reo

Use your quiet voice

Hoihoi!

It's noisy!

Ka mau tō wehi!

You are amazing!
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