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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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