Ready to sound like you actually know what you’re saying in Māori? In this episode, we cover the essentials: saying hello without looking awkward, asking “How are you?” (and actually knowing how to reply), introducing yourself like a pro, and even asking where someone’s from without sounding like a stalker. Oh, and we’ll wrap it up with a couple of handy exits: “That’s enough” and “See ya.”
I’ll say each phrase nice and slow, leave space for you to repeat (yes, out loud ; don’t just sit there nodding), and by the end, you’ll have enough survival phrases to impress your friends, confuse strangers, and maybe even hold a short conversation.
Conversation 1
A: Kia orāna, pe’ea koe?
B: Meitaki au. Pe’ea koe?
A. Meitaki.
Conversation 2
A: Koai tōou ‘ingoa?
B. Toku ingoa ko May. Koai tōou?
A. Toku ingoa ko Tom.
Conversation 3
B. Tom, no’ea mai koe?
A: Nō Aitutaki mai au. May, no’ea mai koe?
B. No Aotearoa mai au.
A: May, e aka teia. Ka kite
B: Ka kite Tom.
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