Greetings & Introductions
This section introduces common greetings and polite expressions in te reo Māori.
What you will learn
You will learn how to greet people, say goodbye, use polite expressions in everyday situations, and
introduce yourself to others.
Saying Hello
Kia ora, tēnā koe, tēnā kōrua, tēnā koutou, mōrena, ata mārie.
Goodbyes
Ka kite, hei konei rā, e noho rā, haere rā.
Polite Words
Ngā mihi, tēnā koe, tēnā rawa atu koe.
Introducing Yourself
Ko ... ahau. Nō ... au. This is how to say who you are and where you are from.