Section outline

  • Learning outcomes:

    Students will be able to:

    • pronounce Maori words accurately
    • respond appropriately to greetings
    • greet people by name and by a term of address (mother, friend, teacher etc)

    Greetings

    • Tēnā koe                      Hello to one
    • Tēnā kōrua                   Hello to two people
    • Tēnā koutou                 Hello to 3 or more
    • Ata mārie                      Good morning
    • Ahiahi mārie                 Good afternoon
    • Pō mārie                       Good evening/night
    • Kia ora                           Hi. Thank you
    • Nau mai, haere mai      Welcome

    Learn this waiata to help you learn these basic greetings