In Māori culture greeting others is very important. It is an opportunity for people to show respect, through the language used and its accompanying actions, and the tone for the interaction is set. Whether the greeting is written or spoken, choosing the appropriate language is important.
Learning to greet people appropriately is key to communication success.
Greetings
- Kia ora
- Hi
- Tēnā koe
- Hello (to one person)
- Tēnā kōrua
- Hello (to two people)
- Tēnā koutou
- Hello (to three or more people)
Inquiring Question
- Kei te pēhea koe?
- How are you?
Responses
- Kei te pai ahau
- I’m good
- Ka nui te ora
- I’m great
- Me koe?
- And you?
Farewells
- Haere rā
- Goodbye (to someone leaving)
- E noho rā
- Goodbye (to someone staying)
- Ka kite anō
- See you again
- Hei konā
- See you later
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