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Proverbs, Everyday Phrases and Phrases for Special Occasions

Proverbs, Everyday Phrases and Phrases for Special Occasions. Whaktauaki - Proverb. Ko taku Reo, te raukura mo taku Māori , te pounamu mo taku mana motuhake , te mauri mo taku rangatiratanga

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Proverbs, Everyday Phrases and Phrases for Special Occasions

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  1. Proverbs, Everyday Phrases and Phrases for Special Occasions

  2. Whaktauaki - Proverb • Kotaku Reo, teraukura mo takuMāori, te pounamu mo taku mana motuhake, temauri mo takurangatiratanga • My language is the plume for my identity, the jewel for my destiny, the soul for my very beginning

  3. Another whakatauaki… • "Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi“ • With your contribution, with my contribution, we will sustain the people.

  4. Everyday Conversation • Ka pai- good, thats good, fine • Heikona- goodbye when you are speaking to someone on the phone • Ka kite ano - See you again - used when you are talking to someone in person

  5. Arohamai • Arohamai- is a polite way of saying sorry or please excuse me.  For example you can use it if you're late, you make a mistake or you need to interrupt someone/something.   • Arohamaifor taking this long to respond • ArohamaiI forgot to send the attachment • ArohamaiI have to leave as I have another meetingHowever you shouldn't use it too much as people can get hoha (annoyed) with you!

  6. Phrases for Special Occasions • Kotewawatakua ora akekoeHope you are feeling better • TinokoaanaiterongopaikuahaumaiThrilled with your news • Me tewhakaaronuiWith kind thoughts • NgāmihinuiWith best wishes • Ngāmihinuiki a kōruatahiWith best wishes to you both

  7. Special Occasions • NgāmihirāmōngārākeimuaitearoaroAll the best for the future • KiakahaBe strong • KiapaitehaereBest wishes for a happy trip • Haerepaiatu, hokipaimaiTravel safely • Haerepaiatu, hokipaimaiHave a wonderful trip

  8. Special Occasions • Me tearohanuiWith all my love • Takuarohanuimōu / Takuarohanuiki a koe • Love ya heaps • TēnārāwāatukoeThank you • TēnārāwāatukoeMany thanks

  9. Special Occasions • NgāmihinuiitōrāwhānauWishing you many happy returns of the day • Naumai, e tama/e hine, kiteaotūroaWelcome to your new baby boy/girl • Me tearohaWith love • Me tewhakaaronuiatuWith loving thoughts

  10. More Special Occasions • Ngāmihi o tewā me te Tau HouA Merry Christmas and Happy New Year • Kei konākei a koe/kōrua/koutoungāwhakaaroOur thoughts are with you • Kei konātewhakaaroThinking of you • Kiapikite ora ki a koe/kōrua/koutouGet well soon

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