Common Maori expressions, reactions, and small talk distinct from the beginner vocabulary deck. Front: the Maori word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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- Kei te pēhea ngā mahi?
- How's work going?
- Ka pai
- That's good, alright, okay
- Tino pai
- Very good, excellent
- Kāore he raru
- No problem, no worries
- Nō reira
- Therefore, so, in that case
- Āe mārika
- Yes, certainly, definitely
- E kī?
- Really? Is that so?
- Anō rā
- Indeed, exactly so
- Kāti
- Enough, stop, that's all
- Haere tonu
- Keep going, continue
- Kia kaha
- Be strong, stay strong (a common phrase of encouragement)
- Kia māia
- Be brave
- Kia tūpato
- Be careful
- Waimarie
- Lucky, fortunate
- Pōuri ahau
- I am sad, I am sorry (expressing sympathy)